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As soon as September begins, school students and parents turn their attention to the holiday calendar. The question arises: when will schools be closed this month, and will there be any extended breaks? In September 2026, alongside various religious and regional festivals, there will be Sundays and—in some schools—Saturdays off. However, not all holidays will apply to schools across the entire country; different states and schools may have their own holiday calendars. Therefore, it is advisable to check your specific school's calendar before planning any time off.

Which major festivals might lead to school closures in September?

Schools in many states will observe holidays in September due to religious and regional festivals. However, whether a holiday is granted for a specific occasion depends on the regulations of the respective state and school.

Date | Day | Occasion/Festival
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4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami
5 September 2026 | Saturday | Teachers' Day / Baba Jeevan Singh Jayanti
6 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday
12 September 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday (holiday in many schools)
12 September 2026 | Saturday | First Prakash (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji) & Saragarhi Day
13 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday
14 September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi
17 September 2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja
20 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday
25 September 2026 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan)
26 September 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (holiday in many private schools)
27 September 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday

How many weekend holidays will there be?

In addition to festivals, students will also have regular weekly holidays in September. Sundays fall on the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th of the month, making for a total of four Sundays.

Furthermore, many schools observe holidays on Saturdays as well. Many schools will remain closed on the second Saturday, September 12th. Some schools also observe a holiday on the fourth Saturday, September 26th. However, the Saturday holiday will depend on the school's own calendar.

Will the holidays be the same in every state?
No. Holidays in September may vary from state to state. For instance, the holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi might be more widespread in Maharashtra and certain states in South and West India, whereas the Janmashtami holiday holds significance in many North Indian regions.

Similarly, holidays for occasions like Vishwakarma Puja or Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi may be observed in the respective states or regions. Therefore, it would not be correct to assume that your school will also observe a holiday simply by looking at the holiday list of another state.

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