School holidays in August: Independence Day and more; Check full list of days when schools will remain closed

As everyone return after summer holidays, the month of August will be a period of heightened involvement in academic and extracurricular activities for both school and college students. With the commencement of the new school year or semester in the previous month following summer vacations, students are deeply immersed in their studies and regular class attendance.

Overall in the month of August 2024, there are a total of nine school holidays, including Saturdays and Sundays.

However, students will have many days when they can rest as August is also notable for several culturally significant holidays that are important to stakeholders. Unlike July, which had almost no holidays, August 2024 offers students multiple school holidays, providing opportunities for relaxation amidst their ongoing classes and school activities.


Schools across India will observe holidays for Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, and Krishna Janmashtami. Additionally, in the middle of the month, India will celebrate its 77th Independence Day, a national holiday during which schools, colleges, and other institutions will be closed.

Here's the list of School Holidays in August 2024

Date	Event
August 4	First Sunday
August 10	Second Saturday
August 11	Second Sunday
August 15	Independence Day
August 18	Third Sunday
August 19	Raksha Bandhan
August 24	Fourth Saturday
August 25	Fourth Sunday
August 26	Janmashtami

Important days to celebrate in August 2024

In addition to the scheduled holidays in August, there are several important observances, including awareness days, birth anniversaries of notable figures, and other significant events. Although these are not traditional holidays, they are recognized in schools to honor their importance and help students appreciate their significance.

Date	Event	Significance
August 2	Birth Anniversary of Pingali Venkayya	Celebrates the birth of the designer of the Indian national flag.
August 6	Hiroshima Day	Commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
August 8	Quit India Movement Day	Marks the launch of the Quit India Movement by Gandhi in 1942.
August 12	International Youth Day	Focuses on the issues facing youth worldwide.
August 15	National Mourning Day in Bangladesh	Remembers the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975.
August 17	Indonesian Independence Day	Celebrates Indonesia's declaration of independence from the Netherlands in 1945.
August 23	National Space Day	Highlights achievements and advancements in space exploration.
August 26	Women’s Equality Day	Commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in the USA.
August 26	Birth Anniversary of Mother Teresa	Honors the birth of the renowned humanitarian and Nobel laureate.
August 29	National Sports Day	Celebrates the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand and promotes sports.

(with ToI inputs)