India, Aug. 26 -- The last week of August is giving students across India several reasons to check their school calendars before heading to class. Eid-e-Milad, Onam and Raksha Bandhan are bringing scheduled holidays to different parts of the country, while heavy monsoon rain has also triggered additional closures in some districts.

However, the exact school holiday can differ by state, district and individual institution.

School Holidays August 2026: Eid-e-Milad Brings Closures on August 26

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