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The month of August is about to begin. Festivals such as Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, and Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) fall during this month. Parents, along with their children, look forward to these holidays as an opportunity to plan trips or celebrations together and to take a refreshing break from work. Consequently, August promises to be a great month for children and parents alike, offering several holidays that combine Sundays and festivals.

**School holidays in August 2026**
Students and parents should note that there are five Sundays in this month. Additionally, schools will remain closed on August 15 (Independence Day), August 26 (Milad-un-Nabi/Eid-e-Milad), and August 28 (Raksha Bandhan). You can view the specific dates for school holidays below:

August 2, 2026: Sunday
August 9, 2026: Sunday
August 15, 2026: Independence Day (Saturday)
August 16, 2026: Sunday
August 23, 2026: Sunday
August 26, 2026: Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) – Wednesday
August 30, 2026: Sunday
Thus, there will be a total of eight days of school holidays in August. However, schools usually organize special programs on Independence Day (August 15).

Apart from these holidays, the festival of Onam (Thiruvonam) will also be celebrated in Kerala this month, falling on August 26, 2026. However, the holiday for this occasion applies only to that state; it is not a national holiday. Similarly, schools in the southern states do not typically observe a holiday for Raksha Bandhan. You may wish to check with your specific school regarding these holidays.

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