Milad un Nabi 2026 date in India: Check if school, college, bank, office holiday is in your state

Milad un Nabi, also known as Eid-e-Milad, will be observed in India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is included as a holiday in the calendars of several government departments and institutions. However, whether schools, colleges, banks and offices will remain closed depends on the holiday rules applicable in each state and organisation.

Milad un Nabi 2026 date in India

Milad un Nabi falls on August 26, Wednesday, in 2026. Official holiday calendars issued by several government institutions list the day as “Milad-un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad).”

As with other Islamic festivals, the date can be subject to the sighting of the moon and local government notifications. This means there can occasionally be differences in holiday arrangements between states or institutions.

Is eid a milad a school holiday?

There is no single nationwide rule requiring every school in India to close for Milad un Nabi. Schools generally follow the holiday calendar issued by their respective state education department, board, district administration or management. Therefore, students and parents should check the academic calendar or notice issued by their school.

Recent holiday information for August 2026 also notes that school closures for festivals can differ across regions.

Is Milad un Nabi a college holiday?

Colleges and universities may observe August 26 as a holiday where it is included in the applicable state or institutional calendar.

But the holiday status can vary between government colleges, private institutions, autonomous colleges and universities. Students should therefore check the official notice issued by their institution rather than assume that all colleges will be closed.

Is Eid a Milad a bank holiday?

Bank holidays are state- and city-specific, so Milad un Nabi does not necessarily mean that every bank branch across India will shut.

The holiday calendar for August 2026 includes Milad-un-Nabi/Eid-e-Milad among the festival-linked bank closures in some locations. Customers planning a branch visit should check the holiday calendar applicable to their city.

Digital banking, UPI, ATMs and other online services generally remain available even when physical branches are closed.

Is Milad un Nabi a government office holiday?

For many government offices, August 26 is listed as a holiday. For example, the holiday calendar of the Indian Space Research Organisation's URSC lists August 26 as Milad Un Nabi or Id-E-Milad. The Supreme Court's 2026 holiday calendar also lists August 26 as Milad-un-Nabi or Id-e-Milad.

However, private companies are not automatically required to close unless the applicable state rules or company holiday policy provide for the holiday.

State-wise Eid e Milad holiday status

The holiday position is not identical across India. Some state calendars classify Milad un Nabi as a general or gazetted holiday, while others may treat it as a restricted or optional holiday.

Karnataka: The 2026 holiday list includes Milad Un Nabi/Id-E-Milad on August 26.

Maharashtra: The 2026 holiday calendar lists Id-E-Milad on August 26 as a common holiday.

Jammu and Kashmir: The Union Territory's 2026 holiday order lists Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi on August 26. It also lists August 28 as the Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi.

Andhra Pradesh: The state has recently changed the Milad-un-Nabi holiday date from August 25 to August 26, 2026. An AP government undertaking has also issued an order adopting the revised date.

Haryana: Milad-un-Nabi appears in the 2026 holiday listings as a restricted holiday, meaning its treatment can differ from a general public holiday.

Madhya Pradesh and Manipur: Milad-un-Nabi is listed as a gazetted holiday on August 26 in the available 2026 holiday calendar.

What students and employees should check

If you are planning your schedule around Milad un Nabi, do not rely only on a general holiday list. Check:

• Your state's official holiday notification
• School or college academic calendar
• Your university's holiday notice
• Bank holiday calendar for your city
• Your employer's annual holiday list
• Any last-minute notification issued by the state government

In short, Milad un Nabi 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26, and it is an official holiday in several parts of India. But school, college, bank and private-office closures can vary by state and institution, so checking the local notification remains important.