August 2025 School Closures Announced: Find Your Holiday Dates Here - Verify Now for Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day Breaks!
August 2025 promises a vibrant month of school holidays across India, primarily revolving around national and regional festivals. Here's a breakdown of the key holidays and their significance.
Raksha Bandhan (August 9, 2025) is observed as a restricted holiday in many states, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
Independence Day (August 15, 2025) is a gazetted holiday nationwide, marking India's independence from British rule in 1947.
Janmashtami (August 15 and 16, 2025) is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. While some states observe it on August 15, others, such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, and many others, have an additional holiday on August 16.
Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27, 2025) is a significant Hindu festival, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh.
In Kerala, Onam (August 26-28, 2025) is the major harvest festival, and schools are typically closed during this period.
Regional festivals such as Ker Puja (Tripura, August 3), Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Sikkim, Odisha, August 8), Jhulan Purnima (West Bengal, Odisha, UP, Bihar, August 13–17), and others are also observed with school closures in their respective states.
It's essential for students to check their school's official website for any notifications regarding holidays, as some schools may add extra days off depending on the school board or region. Also, regular weekly holidays on Sundays fall on August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 throughout India.
For state-specific school holiday updates, students in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Jharkhand can find more information at the end of this article.
Smart planning can help students make the most of these breaks in August 2025. Long weekends are ideal for spending time with family or engaging in activities that promote personal growth and relaxation.
[1] School Holidays in India - August 2025 [2] State-wise School Holidays in August 2025 [3] August 2025: A Month of School Holidays in India
[1] During August 2025, students can anticipate a varied lifestyle with numerous educational-and-self-development opportunities and general-news updates as they celebrate multiple national and regional festivals, making it an exciting month of school holidays across India.
[2] In Kerala, Onam (August 26-28, 2025) represents the major harvest festival, while regional festivals such as Ker Puja (Tripura, August 3), Tendong Lho Rum Faat (Sikkim, Odisha, August 8), Jhulan Purnima (West Bengal, Odisha, UP, Bihar, August 13-17), and others bring about state-specific school closures.
