India festivals and school holidays scheduled for September 2026

September 2026 will feature several significant Hindu festivals and religious observances, impacting both spiritual practices and school schedules in India.

Key religious events include Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 and Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. Other notable observances include Gauri Pujan on September 18 and Anant Chaturdashi on September 25. The month begins during the sacred period of Bhadrapada, transitioning into Ashwin toward the end of the month.

Due to these festivities, schools in various Indian states are expected to observe holidays. Janmashtami may lead to closures in states such as Rajasthan, Kerala, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Odisha. Ganesh Chaturthi is expected to result in holidays in Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, regional holidays like Ramdev Jayanti and Teja Dashami may affect schools in Rajasthan on September 21.