September 2026 School Holidays: State-wise list of school closures, Check Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and other festivals and regional holidays across India

Students across India may have several festival and regional holidays in September, with occasions such as Janmashtami on September 4, Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14, Vishwakarma Puja on September 17 and Anant Chaturdashi/Ganesh Visarjan on September 25 observed as holidays in some states. However, school holiday dates can differ based on the state, education board and individual institution’s academic calendar. Parents and students are advised to check the latest circular or holiday schedule issued by their school before considering any date as a confirmed holiday.