July 2026 school holidays: when do schools close? Check full list

Schools across India will celebrate several state-specific holidays in July 2026, although there will be no school holidays nationwide during the month. Check out the complete list of expected school closures for Rath Yatra, Harela, Guru Purnima, Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day, along with holidays for every Sunday and important details for students and parents.

As schools across India resume classes after the summer vacation, students and parents are turning their attention to the July 2026 holiday calendar. While the month does not include any nationwide public holidays affecting schools, some states are expected to close schools for regional festivals, observances and weekly periods.Unlike other months with national holidays, there are no nationwide school closures in July. Instead, holidays during the month will depend on regional festivals, state-specific celebrations and administrative notifications issued by state governments.

State school holidays in July 2026

Several states are expected to have a holiday in July with local festivals and observances.July 16: Rath Yatra and HarelaSchools in states celebrating Rath Yatra may remain closed on July 16, 2026. The festival is common in parts of Odisha, Manipur and West Bengal, but not every government or private school makes it mandatory.The same day is also the traditional festival of Harela celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, where schools may remain closed as per a state notification.July 29: Master Full Moon DayGuru Purnima falls on July 29, 2026 and can be celebrated through school holidays or events in many states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.There may also be some schools that choose to have cultural activities, prayers and teacher appreciation activities instead of celebrating the holiday.July 31: Shahid Udham Singh Martyrdom DaySchools in Punjab, Haryana and certain adjoining districts are expected to remain closed on July 31, 2026 to commemorate the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. This commemoration commemorates the contribution of the freedom fighter to the Indian independence movement.Weekly Sunday holidaysSchools across the country will remain closed on all Sundays this month, in addition to holiday-related closures. Weekly holidays in July 2026 are:

These closures will apply to schools in all states as part of the regular weekly holiday schedule.