July 2026 school holidays: when will schools be closed? Check the full list

Schools in India will observe several state-specific holidays in July 2026, although the month has no school holidays across the country. Check the complete list of planned closures for Rath Yatra, Harela, Guru Purnima, Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day along with weekly Sunday holidays and important details for students and parents.

As schools in India resume classes after the summer vacation, students and parents are turning their attention to the holiday calendar for July 2026. While the month does not include any national holidays that affect schools, several states are expected to observe closures for regional festivals, commemorative occasions and regular weekly holidays.Unlike other months that have national holidays, July has no school closures across the country. Instead, holidays during the month will depend on regional holidays, state-specific observations and administrative notices issued by state governments.

State school holidays in July 2026

Several states are expected to observe the holiday during July for local festivals and commemorative events.July 16: Rath Yatra and HarelaSchools in states celebrating Rath Yatra are likely to remain closed on July 16, 2026. The festival is commonly observed in Odisha, Manipur and parts of West Bengal, although the holiday may not be compulsory for all public or private schools.The same day also marks Harela, a traditional festival celebrated in parts of Himachal Pradesh, where schools may remain closed as per state notifications.July 29: Guru PurnimaFalling on July 29, 2026, Guru Purnima can be celebrated through school holidays or functions in many states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.There may also be schools that choose to hold cultural programs, prayers and teacher appreciation activities instead of celebrating a holiday.July 31: Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham SinghSchools in Punjab, Haryana and certain neighboring regions are generally expected to remain closed on July 31, 2026, to commemorate Shaheed Udham Singh’s Martyrdom Day. The celebration commemorates the freedom fighter’s contribution to India’s independence movement.Sunday weekly holidaysApart from the closures related to the festival, schools across the country will remain closed every Sunday of the month. The July 2026 weekly holidays fall on:

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