July 2026 School Holidays: With the academic session in full swing, students and parents are eagerly looking at the academic calendar to plan their schedules. The school holiday list for July 2026 comprises weekly offs, public holidays, and specific regional closures announced by state education departments.
Apart from the standard Sundays, schools in several states will remain closed to mark important cultural, religious, and historical events.
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July 2026 School Holiday: Key Regional Festivals and State Closures
Since there are no major national holidays in July 2026, school closures heavily depend on state-specific notifications. On July 16, schools in Odisha, Manipur, and West Bengal are expected to be closed for the annual Rath Yatra. Similarly, Himachal Pradesh will observe a holiday for Harela on the same day.
Later in the month, Guru Purnima falls on July 29, which may result in closures or special cultural programs in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. To end the month, Punjab and Haryana will honor freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his Martyrdom Day on July 31.
July 2026 School Holiday Calendar
To help you keep track, here is the complete breakdown of the anticipated school holidays for the month:
Date | Day | Occasion / Holiday Type | Affected Regions / States |
July 5, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
July 12, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
July 16, 2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra / Harela | Odisha, Manipur, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh |
July 19, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
July 26, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Off | All India |
July 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Guru Purnima | UP, Bihar, Gujarat, MP, Andhra Pradesh (Varies) |
July 31, 2026 | Friday | Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day | Punjab, Haryana |
JULY Holiday 2026: Important Note for Parents and Students:
Verify with Your School: Holiday schedules can vary significantly based on the specific state, education board (CBSE, ICSE, or State Board), and individual school administration.
Parents and students are strongly advised to check the official school calendar or contact the school principal to confirm these dates before planning any travel.