School Holiday on Monday (21 July): School Closed in THESE Cities; Check Official Updates

As the Hindu religious month, Sharavan is going on, religious fervour is at its peak. On account of this, several districts and states have announced July 21, Monday a school holiday for students. An official notification from the Telangana government has also been released for schools across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and several surrounding districts to observe a general holiday on Monday, to mark the celebration of Bonalu 2025. This gives students a long weekend of three consecutive days. 

Bonalu Holiday 2025

The School Education Department decided to close schools on July 21, 2025, given the Bonalu festival celebrations taking place in the city. Bonalu is one of the most important traditional festivals in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad, and is celebrated during the month of Ashada, which usually falls in July. As part of the rituals, devotees offer bonam (a special meal prepared in a pot) to the goddess Mahakali as a mark of respect and devotion.

To accommodate the large number of devotees and the rush expected in the city, especially in the Old City areas, several temples have been beautifully decorated. In light of the heavy footfall and the bustling atmosphere, schools in the Old City have been granted a holiday on Saturday. Additionally, the School Education Department has declared a public holiday on Monday, July 21, 2025. However, it has been specified that schools must compensate for the Saturday holiday by working on the second Saturday in August. 

Kanwar Yatra School Closures

Schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh have been ordered shut from July 16 to 23 during the Kanwar Yatra. The order has been issued by the basic education department after directions from the district magistrate, who said that the decision to close schools was taken "keeping in mind, the movement and safety of children" at a time when a large number of devotees will be crossing the district to reach Haridwar. The closure, it said, applies to all primary, upper primary, secondary, CBSE, ICSE, technical, higher education, madrasa, and Sanskrit board institutions, across all classes.  However, this decision has sparked criticism from teachers and parents who argue that suspension of classes for a week disrupts studies.

For more updates on the state holidays and closure of schools, students are parents are advised to keep themselves updated with the latest notifications.