South India School Holidays: Aug 21-30, 2026 Updates

South Indian students may have school holidays between August 21 and August 30, 2026 . These breaks stem from festival observances, weekends, and potential weather-related closures. Holiday schedules vary across states and union territories.

Telangana and Karnataka School Holidays

Students in Telangana and Karnataka can expect a three-day holiday from August 21 to August 23 . This break combines festival holidays with the weekend. Both states are experiencing monsoon activity, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms and strong winds.

Tamil Nadu Holiday Updates

Schools in Tamil Nadu are also slated for a holiday around August 21 to August 23 due to festivals. The IMD predicts isolated heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal between August 24 and August 25 . This could lead to additional weather-related closures.

Kerala's Extended Onam Break

Kerala will observe the longest school holiday period in South India. The state government announced a four-day break for the Onam festival, from August 25 to August 28 . This period includes First Onam (August 25), Thiruvonam (August 26), Third Onam (August 27), and Fourth Onam (August 28). The IMD forecasts isolated heavy rainfall over Kerala and Mahe on August 23 and 24 .

Puducherry School Closures

In Puducherry , a holiday is declared for August 21 and 22 . This closure affects 69 government and private schools designated as examination centers for the SSC CGL examination.

Andhra Pradesh Weather Monitoring

Currently, no specific rain-related school holidays are confirmed for Andhra Pradesh between August 21 and 30. However, the state is under weather monitoring. The IMD predicted strong winds for Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from August 20 to 24 .

Holiday Schedule Overview

Note: Weather-related holidays can be announced with short notice. Students should monitor local school and district announcements.