Archive · 1 Sep 2026
September 2026 School Holidays Span Janmashtami Through Ganesh Visarjan
Several Indian festivals may give schoolchildren days off in September 2026.
Janmashtami is on September 4.
Some schools may hold Teachers’ Day programmes on September 5 instead of normal classes.
Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 14 and may close schools in some states.
Maharashtra may also observe a holiday for Gauri Pujan on September 18.
Milad-un-Nabi and Yaz Dahum Sharif may bring closures in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on September 22.
Anant Chaturdashi, associated with Ganesh Visarjan, falls on September 25.
Families should check their own school’s calendar because holiday dates are not the same everywhere.
Janmashtami on September 4 may bring school holidays in several Indian states.
Teachers’ Day on September 5 may involve celebrations instead of regular classes at some schools.
Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14 is expected to close schools in several southern and western states.
Gauri Pujan, Milad-un-Nabi and Anant Chaturdashi may bring additional regional closures later in September.
Exact holidays will depend on state notifications, school boards and individual school calendars.
- Who
- Schoolchildren, parents, schools, state governments and school boards in India.
- What
- Possible school holidays and special programmes linked to festivals in September 2026.
- When
- September 2026, with key dates from September 4 through September 25.
- Where
- Schools across India, with dates varying by state and region.
- Why
- Major festivals and local government holiday notifications may lead to school closures.
- Janmashtami
- September 4, 2026; schools in several states may observe a holiday.
- Teachers’ Day
- September 5, 2026; schools may hold celebrations and special programmes.
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- September 14, 2026; expected school closures include Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- Gauri Pujan
- September 18, 2026; a possible local holiday in Maharashtra and adjoining areas.
- Milad-un-Nabi/Yaz Dahum Sharif
- September 22, 2026; educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to close.
- Anant Chaturdashi
- September 25, 2026; schools in Maharashtra and parts of central India may observe a holiday.
- Confirmation
- Parents should consult their school’s official calendar because schedules vary by state, board and school.