Students and parents across India may be wondering whether schools will remain closed on Friday, August 14 2026, ahead of Independence Day. While Independence Day is a national holiday, August 14 is not a nationwide school holiday. However, in many places across the country, there will also be a holiday on August 14. The District Collector of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has announced a holiday for all government and private schools in the district on Friday. While some places are shut due to heavy rains. (Pexels/Representative Image)

In Punjab, there will be a holiday on the 15th and 16th. Due to Saturday and then Sunday, schools, colleges, and government offices will remain closed. No holiday has been announced for August 14. Meanwhile, schools in UP have reopened on August 13 following the conclusion of Kanwar Yatra. (AI Image)

This holiday in Tamil Nadu has been given in view of the birth anniversary of Goddess Andal on the holy festival of Aadi Pooram. Actually, on August 14, 2026, according to the Tamil calendar, the festival of Aadi Pooram is being celebrated, which is also known as Andal Jayanthi. This day is the birth anniversary of Goddess Andal, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, who was the only female saint among the twelve Alwar saints. The city of Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district is especially famous for this festival, where this festival is celebrated with great pomp every year in the ancient Andal temple. (File/Representative Image)

In Delhi, there is currently no indication of a blanket government-declared school holiday for 14 August. Therefore, students in Delhi should generally expect schools to operate normally unless their individual school has issued a separate notice. (File/Representative Image)

Parents and students are advised to check their school’s official communication channels, such as the school website, app, WhatsApp group or circular, before making plans. Schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE or state boards can also have different academic calendars. (AI Image)