Raksha Bandhan 2026: Is Your School Closed Tomorrow? Check State-wise Holiday List

Friday, August 28, is Raksha Bandhan, and several states will shut schools for the festival. Students planning travel or coaching sessions should confirm closures early. The festival date is fixed for the year, but status varies by state and board rules. Plan payments and paperwork around partial government and bank closures.

Confirmed public holidays include Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Mumbai City and Suburban districts get a notified local holiday. Many other states treat the day as restricted, so CBSE and private schools decide locally. Kendriya Vidyalayas list it as a Restricted Holiday, unless a district closes schools.

Raksha Bandhan school holiday status: where schools are closed on Aug 28

Expect closures across Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, but verify district education orders. West Bengal marks “Rakhi Bandhan” as a state holiday. Banks close in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand under RBI calendars. Where no public holiday is notified, schools may run half days or examinations.

Raksha Bandhan restricted vs gazetted holiday: what it means for schools

A restricted holiday lets employees choose leave; services largely operate. A gazetted or public holiday shuts government offices and most government schools. Kendriya Vidyalayas list Raksha Bandhan as a Restricted Holiday on August 28, 2026. Many KV principals follow district magistrate orders if a late closure is declared.

Raksha Bandhan and bank/government office status: what stays open

State government offices close where notified, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Banks close in specified centres only; check your city’s RBI holiday matrix. Mumbai government and semi-government offices close for the local holiday. Online banking, ATMs, hospitals, metro, airports and exam centres operate as scheduled.

Raksha Bandhan school updates: how to verify your district and campus

Check four places before you travel. See state General Administration or Education pages and district magistrate orders. Then check your school ERP or SMS and official social channels. Examples include Rajasthan GAD, Uttar Pradesh NIC pages, and KVS regional notices. Screenshot notices and carry your student ID on Friday.

If you have an exam, assume it will run unless your admit card says otherwise. For banking deadlines or fee payments, keep UPI backups and plan Thursday tasks today. Recheck state or district pages after 6 pm on August 27 for late orders. Travel early and save ticket proofs for attendance queries.

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