July Holidays 2026: When will schools be closed? See the full list

Schools in India are expected to observe several special public holidays in July 2026, even though the month has no school holidays. See the complete list of expected closures for Rath Yatra, Harela, Guru Purnima, Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day, and weekend holidays with important details for students and parents.

As schools in India resume classes after the summer vacation, students and parents are turning to the holiday calendar for July 2026. Although this month does not include national holidays that affect schools, several countries are expected to maintain closures for regional festivals, commemorative events and regular weekend holidays.Unlike other months that have national holidays, July does not have any school closures. Instead, the holidays of the month will depend on the regional festivals, state festivals, and notifications issued by the governments.

Public school holidays in July 2026

Several countries are expected to hold holidays in July for local celebrations and commemorative events.July 16: Rath Yatra and HarelaSchools in the districts celebrating Rath Yatra are to remain closed on July 16, 2026. The festival is celebrated regularly in Odisha, Manipur and other parts of West Bengal, although the holiday may not be compulsory for any government or private school.The same day also marks Harela, a traditional festival celebrated in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, where schools may remain closed as per government notifications.July 29: Guru PurnimaGuru Purnima, which will fall on July 29, 2026, 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 schools that choose to hold cultural lessons, prayers, and teacher appreciation activities instead of celebrating the holiday.July 31: Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom DaySchools in Punjab, Haryana and other neighboring states are expected to remain closed on July 31, 2026, to observe the Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh. The event commemorates the contribution of freedom fighters to India’s independent movement.Sunday holidays every weekExcept for holiday-related closures, schools across the country will be closed on Sundays throughout the month. Weekend holidays in July 2026 fall on:

These closures will apply to schools in all districts as part of the weekly holiday.