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Raksha Bandhan 2026 School Holiday: The festival of Raksha Bandhan, symbolizing the unbreakable bond of love and affection between siblings, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on August 28, 2026. Children often look forward to the holidays well in advance of this special occasion. Preparations and family gatherings take place in homes, and many children visit their relatives. Consequently, students are often unsure whether their schools will remain open or closed on Raksha Bandhan.

Rules regarding the Raksha Bandhan holiday vary across Indian states and education boards. Most states in North and Central India declare a holiday for both government and private schools on this day. Conversely, in some parts of the country, including South India, it is treated as a regular working day. In Jharkhand, the Raksha Bandhan holiday had previously been cancelled, but that order has now been withdrawn. Find out the status of school holidays in your city and state for Raksha Bandhan.

**Schools to remain closed in these North Indian states**
Raksha Bandhan is a major festival in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad), Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand. According to the official academic calendars of the respective state governments, a full holiday has been declared for primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools (both government and government-aided) in all these states on August 28. Most private and missionary schools in these regions have also issued notifications regarding the holiday for students.

**Situation in Southern and Northeastern states**
In South Indian states (such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana), the festival of Raksha Bandhan is not celebrated on the same scale as it is in North India; therefore, state governments do not mandate a public school holiday. Similarly, schools operate normally on this day in Northeastern states like Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. However, students belonging to the North Indian community residing in these regions may avail of a 'Restricted Leave'.

**Policies of Private and International Schools**

Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas observe a uniform holiday for Raksha Bandhan across the country. However, private schools and international schools affiliated with CBSE or ICSE boards may have different policies. Some major international schools categorize Raksha Bandhan as an 'optional holiday'; consequently, instead of declaring a full holiday, they might schedule a half-day session or organize special cultural events.

**Important Advice for Parents**

During the festive season, local administrations or District Magistrate (DM) offices sometimes revise holiday orders at the last minute. To avoid any confusion or inconvenience, parents are advised to carefully check their children's school diaries, notice boards, or circulars shared on official WhatsApp groups. Additionally, holiday details can be confirmed by logging into the school's official app.

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