When will schools remain closed in September? Check the full list of holidays.

August saw several major festivals, including Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Anant Chaturdashi. Schools in various states observe holidays on these occasions, though the specific holidays vary from state to state.

The month of September has begun, and it promises to be packed with festivals and holidays for school students. Major festivals such as Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and Anant Chaturdashi fall during this month. While schools in different states will observe holidays for these occasions, the schedule will not be uniform across all states. State boards, CBSE, ICSE, and private schools will determine holiday dates based on their respective academic calendars. Here is a look at when schools are expected to remain closed in September.

Janmashtami Holiday on September 4

The festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026. Schools in many states and regions will remain closed on this occasion. Holidays are likely in places such as Rajasthan, Kerala, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Odisha. Since Janmashtami falls on a Friday, some schools might even grant a three-day break from September 4 to September 6.

Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 14, 2026. Schools observe a holiday on this day in Maharashtra, as well as in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and other states in North India. In Maharashtra, additional holidays may be granted between Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan, depending on local school calendars. Since September 12 is the second Saturday and September 13 is a Sunday, some schools might have a continuous three-day holiday from September 12 to September 14.

Vishwakarma Puja on September 17

Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on September 17. Schools in Bihar, Assam, and parts of Gujarat observe holidays on this occasion. These holidays are determined by the calendars issued by the respective states and schools.

Holidays on Other Dates in September

Schools in various states will also remain closed on several regional occasions throughout September. Key dates for potential holidays include: September 5 (Baba Jeevan Singh Ji’s birthday in Punjab); September 12 (Prakash Utsav of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Saragarhi Day in Punjab); September 18 (Samvatsari in Gujarat); and September 21 (Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi in Kerala, and Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashami in Rajasthan). Holidays may also be observed on September 23 (Martyrs’ Day in Haryana) and September 25 (Anant Chaturdashi in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and other regions). Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s birthday will be observed in Punjab on September 28. Additionally, there is a possibility of a holiday on September 22 for Milad-un-Nabi in some states.

Sunday Holidays in September

In September 2026, Sundays fall on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Schools operating from Monday to Saturday will observe their regular weekly holidays on these days. If a school also observes Saturdays as holidays, the combination of festivals and weekends could result in a long weekend in some areas.

Holiday Calendars Vary by State and Board

The most important point regarding school holidays is that there is no uniform holiday calendar for the entire country. CBSE, ICSE, and various state boards determine holidays based on their own regulations and local festivals. Private schools also declare holidays according to their respective academic calendars. Therefore, holidays across different states and schools will be determined by their specific academic calendars.