July 2026 School Holiday List: 8 Days Off This Month
Schools across India will stay closed for 8 days in July 2026. Check the complete list of festival holidays, weekly offs, and state-wise details here.
AC Team
Summer break is over and school bags are back on shoulders. But before you groan about that, here's some good news. July 2026 comes packed with 8 holidays. Yes, you read that right. Your child gets to sleep in a little more, and honestly, so do you.
Let's be real, as parents we sometimes need these breaks more than the kids do. No early morning rush, no packing lunch boxes at 6 AM, no shouting "hurry up, the bus is here!" So let's look at exactly which days schools will stay shut this month.
The Big Festival Holidays
Three major dates stand out in July, each tied to a festival or important day.
July 16 - Rath Yatra
Schools in Odisha, Manipur, and West Bengal will observe a holiday for Rath Yatra. Keep in mind, this isn't a mandatory holiday across these states, so check with your child's school before planning anything.
July 29 - Guru Purnima
This one covers a wider area. Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh may stay closed for Guru Purnima. It's a day to honor teachers and mentors, which feels fitting since kids just went back to school.
July 31 - Shaheed Udham Singh Shahadat Diwas
Schools in Punjab, Haryana, and some nearby regions will close to mark this day. It honors the memory of a freedom fighter who is still remembered with great respect in these states.
The Regular Weekly Breaks
Apart from festivals, July also brings the usual weekly offs that every student and parent counts on.
- July 11 - Second Saturday holiday
- July 5 - Sunday
- July 12 - Sunday
- July 19 - Sunday
- July 26 - Sunday
That makes four Sundays this month, plus one second Saturday. Schools across the country will remain closed on these days as part of the regular weekly schedule. Nothing fancy here, just the reliable weekend break we all look forward to.
Quick Recap of All 8 Holidays
| Date | Occasion | States Affected |
|---|---|---|
| July 5 | Sunday | All states |
| July 11 | Second Saturday | All states |
| July 12 | Sunday | All states |
| July 16 | Rath Yatra | Odisha, Manipur, West Bengal |
| July 19 | Sunday | All states |
| July 26 | Sunday | All states |
| July 29 | Guru Purnima | UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, MP, Andhra Pradesh |
| July 31 | Shaheed Udham Singh Shahadat Diwas | Punjab, Haryana, nearby regions |
Why This Matters for Parents
Knowing these dates ahead of time helps you plan better. Maybe you want to book a short family trip, or perhaps you just want to schedule that dentist appointment your child has been dodging for weeks. Either way, a little planning goes a long way.
Also, holiday dates can shift slightly depending on your state or even your specific school board. Government notifications sometimes update closer to the date, so it helps to check your school's official calendar or notice board too. Think of this list as your starting point, not the final word.
A Small Tip Before You Go
If your child's school follows a regional festival that isn't on this list, don't panic. Local school holidays often depend on the state education board and can vary even within the same city. When in doubt, a quick message to the school office clears things up faster than any online list ever could.
