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UP School Holiday 2025 August Schedule
Check the schedule for the holidays declared for August here.
Date | Event |
Aug 14, 2025 | Chehlum |
August 15, 2025 | Independence Day |
August 16, 2025 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami |
August 17, 2025 | Sunday |
Month-Wise Snapshot: August 2025 School Holidays
Here’s how the school holidays are distributed in August:
| Date | Day | Holiday / Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| August 9 | Saturday | Raksha Bandhan (Gazetted) |
| August 14 | Thursday | School Closed (Proximity Holiday) |
| August 15 | Friday | Independence Day (Public Holiday) |
| August 16 | Saturday | Janmashtami (Gazetted Holiday) |
While August 14 may not be explicitly mentioned in the gazetted list, the adjacent long weekend often sees schools remaining closed.
What This Means for Students, Parents & Educators
Students get an extended mid-August break—ideal for family time or local festivities.
Parents should plan schedules accordingly, especially if child care or travel is involved.
Educators and schools should update lesson plans and assessments to accommodate this pause.
Administrators, take note: while private schools may maintain normal schedules, adhering to the gazetted calendar ensures consistency.
Additional Holiday Highlights in August 2025
August 9 (Saturday): Raksha Bandhan—a gazetted holiday.
August 15 (Friday): Independence Day—public holiday.
This combination of holidays forms a mini-break rhythm, with long weekends around mid-August offering respite amid a busy term.
FAQs on UP School Holidays: August 14–16, 2025
Chhath isn’t included in the official gazetted holiday list for 2025. However, the holiday block during mid-August offers time for Chhath observance.
Yes. Raksha Bandhan on August 9 is also a gazetted holiday. The festival pattern makes early August a festive time in UP.
