The Supreme Court of India will observe a holiday on August 27, 2026 . This date has been declared a non-working day for the Court and its Registry. In lieu of this holiday, Saturday, August 22, 2026 , will be a full working day.
Schedule Change Confirmed
The decision followed a request from the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA). The Court's Administrative General Branch issued a circular detailing the revised schedule. Registry offices will operate until 5 PM on August 22.
The change effectively grants a three-day break for the Court. This break spans from August 26 to August 28, encompassing existing holidays.
Revised Supreme Court Calendar
The updated calendar reflects the following:
| Date | Day | Status |
| August 22, 2026 | Saturday | Full working day |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Holiday: Milad-un-Nabi |
| August 27, 2026 | Thursday | Holiday: Supreme Court and Registry |
| August 28, 2026 | Friday | Holiday: Raksha Bandhan |
Official Notice Details
The circular explicitly states August 22 will be a working day. This applies to both the Supreme Court and its Registry. Normal operations will resume after the extended holiday period.
