The Economic Times

August 2026 Holidays List: School, bank & government closures; here are state-wise dates

August 2026 Holidays List: August 2026 brings Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan holidays. Schools and banks will close nationwide for Independence Day on August fifteenth. Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan will also cause closures in many states. Several state-specific festivals will lead to additional bank holidays across India. Students and employees should verify institutional calendars for exact closure dates.