Janmashtami School Holiday 2026: Will Schools Be Closed on September 4? Check State-Wise List Here
The country will observe the hindu festival of Janmashtami tomorrow, Friday, September 4, 2026. Check the list of states that might offer school closure on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.
Janmashtami School Holiday 2026: The country will observe the hindu festival of Janmashtami on Friday, September 4, 2026. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami or the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha, that is the waning phase of the moon in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the Hindu calendar.
Schools and other educational institutes are expected to be closed on the northern belt, with a few southern states where the festival is celebrated to its glory. It is advisable for school students and their parents/guardians to coordinate with their respective schools and local authorities for further correct intimidation. Here is a list of states which will observe the festival with possibility of school closure on Friday.
School Holiday on Janmashtami 2026: State-Wise List
The following states are advised to observe and celebrate the festival of Janmashtami:
Northern States Celebrating Janmashtami 2026
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
- Delhi (UT)
- Uttarakhand
Southern States Celebrating Janmashtami 2026
- Maharashtra
- Karnataka
Janmashtami School Holiday Long Weekend
It is expected that the states observing the festival will allow a long weekend of closure this week. The following table details the reasons and dates and days as per the holiday calendar:
| Day | Date | Status/Occasion |
| Friday | September 4, 2026 | Janmashtami holiday |
| Saturday | September 5, 2026 | Weekly holiday for schools that remain closed |
| Sunday | September 6, 2026 | Weekly holiday |
| Monday | September 7, 2026 | Schools generally reopen |
Janmashtami as a Gazetted Holiday in India
Janmashtami is a gazetted holiday in many states and under central government guidelines, but its status varies by region. School authorities will intimate on the local conditions on the celebration of the festival across India. The holiday is listed as a restricted or optional holiday in the central government calendar. In states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, the festival is listed officially as gazetted or public holiday.
Parents are advised to reach out to their respective schools and look out for local governing authorities to inform on the conditions of a school closure on this Friday. Students are advised to celebrate the festival with their family and friends and to relax the weekend to focus on self-development and also have fun!
Laavanya Negi is Journalist and education news reporter. With foundational experience at top-tier media houses like HT Media and India Today, she brings a sharp, multi-platform lens to her reporting. At Jagran Josh, Laavanya covers the full spectrum of international, national, and regional education news - ranging from CBSE and State Board results to major entrance exams like CUET, JEE, and NEET, and college admissions and counselling. Combining her expertise in news reporting and creative writing, she translates complex updates into timely, actionable, and engaging content for students and educators alike. An avid learner, she possesses multiple certificates in Journalism and German Language. Her dream is to inspire the youth to follow their dreams and enable them by providing timely information.
