July School Holidays 2025: Full List of School Closures and Observances in India

The month of July 2025 includes several school holidays and observances across India, including religious festivals, national awareness days, and regular weekend breaks. With the academic session in full swing, many states observe short breaks during this month, especially around key occasions like Muharram, Kargil Vijay Diwas, and local cultural festivals.

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July School Holidays 2025: July 7 Schools May Remain Closed for Muharram - Full List of July Breaks and Observances

One of the notable closures in July 2025 is likely to be on July 7 (Monday) for Muharram, subject to moon sighting confirmation. Many schools and colleges across states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, West Bengal, and Bihar may remain closed on this date.

Key Details: Bank Holiday on July 7, 2025

Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Occasion:

Muharram (10th Day - Ashura)
An important Islamic day of mourning, particularly for the Shia Muslim community.
Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala.

Holiday Type:

Gazetted Holiday (State-level)
Falls under "Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act" as per RBI

School Holidays in July 2025 - Full List

Date	Day	Holiday / Observance	Remarks
6 July, 2025	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	All schools nationwide
7 July, 2025	Monday	Muharram (Tentative)	Likely public holiday in many states; schools may remain closed
12 July, 2025	Saturday	2nd Saturday	Standard school holiday in most Indian states
13 July, 2025	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	Regular Sunday Closure
17 July, 2025	Thursday	U Tirot Sing Day (Meghalaya)	State-level observance; schools in Meghalaya may remain shut
19 July, 2025	Saturday	4th Saturday	Observed in many private and government-aided schools
20 July, 2025	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	Nationwide
21 July, 2025	Monday	Bonalu (Telangana)	Schools in Telangana likely closed
23 July, 2025	Wednesday	Haryali Teej (North India)	Observed in Rajasthan, Haryana, and parts of Delhi; local school closures
26 July, 2025	Saturday	Kargil Vijay Diwas	Observed in assemblies; not a holiday
27 July, 2025	Sunday	Weekend Holiday	Nationwide
31 July, 2025	Thursday	Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day	Holiday in Punjab; schools may remain closed

Key Notes:

Muharram (7 July 2025) is a significant Islamic observance. While not a festival, it is a solemn day of mourning, and schools in Muslim-majority regions or states with official holiday notification may remain closed.

Saturdays and Sundays (especially 2nd & 4th Saturdays) are routine holidays in most schools under CBSE, ICSE, and state boards.

Certain holidays like Bonalu or U Tirot Sing Day are state-specific, meaning school closures will depend on the regional calendar.

School events or awareness days such as World Population Day (11 July) or Kargil Vijay Diwas (26 July) are observed through activities, speeches, and exhibitions - but schools stay open.

Conclusion

July 2025 brings a mix of religious, cultural, and weekend breaks for school students across India. Parents and students are advised to refer to their respective school calendars and state government holiday notifications to confirm closures. With Muharram falling on a Monday (July 7), students may enjoy a long weekend, subject to official declaration.