School Holidays in August 2025: Check full list of dates when schools will be closed – CNBC TV18

August provides a welcome break for students from their study it is marked by Several Festival. Despite the busy academic schedule and mid-term assessments, August offers a number of public holidays and regional obserevances that can offer a Break from the usual routine.

Unlike the post-Summer Break Months of June and July, When Academic Schedules Resume, AUGUST Offers Brief Respits with Festivalies Thrak As Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day, Independence Day, Janmashtami, and Ganeshe Chaturthi. The Festivals often Involve School Holidays or School-Organized Events, Allowing Students a Chance to Celebrate and Relax.

Whether you are planning to enjoy the break or catch up on your missed syllabus, here is a complete list of holiday Holiday Calendar or Circular, as some schools may have different observance dates according to local declaments or weekend policies.

Check the list of days when schools will remain close:

Date	Day	Occassion
August 3	Sunday	Weekly Holiday
August 9	Saturday	Raksha bandhan
August 10	Sunday	Weekly Holiday
August 13-17	Wednsday-Sunday	Jhulan Purnima
August 15	Friday	Independence day
August 16	Saturday	Janmashtmi
August 17	Sunday	Weekly Holiday
August 24	Sunday	Weekly Holiday
August 26-28	Tuesday-thursday	Onam
August 27	Wednsday	Ganesh chaturthi
August 31	Sunday	Weekly Holiday

Note: The Dates for the Several Festivals Listed Here May Vary Depending on Regional Calendars and Local Customs. Schools in different states may celebrate these festivals on different days based on local customs.

Raksha Bandhan (August 9) | This year, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 9. The auspicious festive marks the bonded between brothers and Sisters. This day is a public holiday in many states and is commonly celebrated in schools, colleges, and government officials.

Jhulan Purnima (August 13–17) | Jhulan Purnima, which takes place over multiple days from August 13 to 17 to 17, Honors Lord Krishna and Radha’s Divine Love With a Symbolic Swing Celebration. Many schools celebrate the day with Cultural Activities, Particularly in West Bengal, Odisha, and Parts of Northern India.

Independence Day (August 15) | India will celebrate its 79th independence day on August 15. The day is marked to commemorate freedom from british rule in 1947. Events in schools and other institutions. Independence day is a National Holiday Across all states.

Janmashtami (August 16) | Janmashtami, the festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, will be celebrated on August 16.

Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27) | This auspicious day celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is observed in Several States Including Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Telangana. Schools and colleges in many states often declare a holiday on this day. Students can enjoy a long weekend from august 15 to 17, depending on whather their schools are closed on Saturday (Janmashtami).