Bihar government schools will observe two official holidays in August 2026. The Bihar Education Department released the 2026-27 academic session holiday calendar. This announcement impacts all state-run schools.
August 2026 School Holidays
Schools will close on August 15, 2026 , for Independence Day. Students and staff will participate in flag hoisting ceremonies and other activities on this day.
The second holiday falls on August 28, 2026 . This date marks the observance of Raksha Bandhan.
Complete August Holiday Schedule
The holiday schedule includes weekly offs. August 2026 has five Sundays, serving as regular non-school days.
| Date | Day | Reason for Holiday |
| August 2, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
| August 23, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
| August 28, 2026 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 30, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly off |
In total, students will have seven non-school days in August 2026. This includes the two festival holidays and five Sundays. Private schools are expected to follow a similar holiday schedule.
