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On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, schools in several parts of India will remain closed on Friday, September 4, 2026. However, the school holiday
is not uniform across the country and may vary depending on state government orders, education department calendars, and school boards. Krishn Janmashtami or Krishna Ashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, will be observed on September 4 this year. Students and parents looking for confirmation of a holiday tomorrow are advised to check their respective school's latest circular or academic calendar before assuming that classes have been cancelled.
Janmashtami 2026: State-wise Holiday List for September 4
According to the 2026 holiday schedules through official government sources, September 4, 2026, is listed as a holiday for Janmashtami in several parts of the country. However, students should still check with their schools if the classes will be suspended on Friday or not.
The jurisdictions where September 4 is listed as a Janmashtami holiday include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.
It is to be noted that the list is based on the holiday calendars available through government sources; individual schools may have separate calendars.
Students and parents should check the school's individual academic calendar for any institution-specific changes. The schools following the applicable state education calendar are expected to observe the holiday.
What Should Students and Parents Do?
The September 4, 2026, holiday does not necessarily apply in the same way to every school. Government, private, CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools may follow different academic calendars.
Students should note that Janmashtami is not one of India's three national holidays. Therefore, students should check the official calendar issued by their school or education department, the school's official website, WhatsApp group, SMS notification, or latest circular before leaving for school.
With Janmashtami falling on Friday and the following days being Saturday and Sunday, students whose schools observe the festival holiday could get a three-day break.
