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School Holidays in August 2026: Several festivals fall in the month of August. Students will get multiple school holidays during this month, including a long weekend. Here is a look at the scheduled school holidays for August; however, the final list of holidays depends on the calendars issued by the respective state governments and school administrations.

List of Tentative School Holidays in August 2026
August 1 – Saturday – Weekly Holiday
August 2 – Sunday – Weekly Holiday
August 8 – Saturday – Weekly Holiday
August 9 – Sunday – Weekly Holiday
August 15 – Saturday – Independence Day, Weekly Holiday
August 16 – Sunday – Weekly Holiday
August 22 – Saturday – Weekly Holiday
August 23 – Sunday – Weekly Holiday
August 26 – Wednesday – Eid-e-Milad (Public holiday in many states)
August 28 – Friday – Raksha Bandhan (Holiday in many states)
August 29 – Saturday – Weekly Holiday
August 30 – Sunday – Weekly Holiday

Holidays May Vary by State
In total, schools will remain closed for 12 days in August. However, even in schools that do not observe a weekly holiday on Saturdays, students will still get at least 8 holidays. Additionally, many states declare extra holidays for local festivals, fairs, or regional celebrations. Therefore, students and parents should check the holiday calendar issued by their state's education department or their respective school.

Long Weekend Opportunity
A long weekend will occur during the last week of August. There are four holidays in this week: August 26, 28, 29, and 30. If one takes leave for August 27, it could turn into a 5-day long weekend. Even without taking extra leave, a 3-day long weekend is guaranteed, covering August 28, 29, and 30.

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