Gorakhpur-Bandra Amrit Bharat Express to start on August 28: Check route, stops and timings

Schools in India are preparing for a busy week in August 2026, with closures expected due to various festivals. On Wednesday, August 26, all schools will be closed nationwide in observance of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. This public holiday is observed in most Indian states, as it falls on the 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar, which corresponds to August 26 in the Gregorian calendar.

On the following day, August 27, schools in Keralam, a state in southern India, will remain closed for Onam, a festival celebrated primarily by the Malayali community. Onam commemorates the mythical king Mahabali and expresses gratitude for a bountiful harvest. While many schools across India provide a holiday for Onam, students in other states should check with their school authorities for holiday confirmation.

The week's closures continue on Friday, August 28, when schools in several north Indian states, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Bihar, will be closed for Raksha Bandhan. This festival celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. However, Raksha Bandhan is not widely observed in southern states, so students from these regions should verify their school's holiday schedule.