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September 2026 School Holidays: Key Dates for Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Regional Observances

Schools across India will observe several festival and regional holidays in September 2026, including Janmashtami on September 4 and Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. The schedule varies by state board, CBSE, ICSE, and individual schools, with additional state-specific holidays and weekly closures. Students are advised to check their school's official calendar before planning around any date.

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September 2026 School Holidays: Key Dates and Regional Variations

Schools across India will observe multiple holidays in September 2026, including Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and other regional occasions. However, there is no single holiday calendar followed by every school. State boards, CBSE, ICSE, and individual schools may follow different schedules, as reported by India Today and The Times of India. Both outlets advise students and parents to check their school's official academic calendar before treating any date as a confirmed holiday.

Common Festival Holidays

September 4, 2026, is observed as Janmashtami, a holiday in several states and regions, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. September 14 is Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi), with holidays in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and other regions, according to both India Today and The Times of India.

State-Specific Observances

Several additional holidays vary by state. In Punjab, September 5 is a holiday for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji's birthday, and September 12 is a holiday for First Prakash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Saragarhi Day. September 28 is listed as Bhagat Singh Ji's birthday in Punjab, as per The Times of India.

Vishwakarma Puja on September 17 is observed in Bihar, Assam, and parts of Gujarat. Samvatsari on September 18 is a holiday in Gujarat. Kerala observes Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi, and Rajasthan marks Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashami on September 21. Haryana observes Shaheedi Diwas on September 23. Anant Chaturdashi/Ganesh Visarjan on September 25 is a holiday in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and selected regions, according to The Times of India.

Weekly Holidays and Long Weekends

Schools following a standard Monday-to-Saturday schedule will remain closed on September 6, 13, 20, and 27, which fall on Sundays. September 12 and 26 are the second and fourth Saturdays, which are weekly holidays in some schools, as reported by The Times of India. India Today notes that long weekends can be availed if Saturdays are included.

Regional Variations and School Schedules

Maharashtra schools may have additional days off around Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan, depending on their individual calendars, as reported by India Today. Gujarat will also have holidays around Samvatsari, while Bihar and Assam may observe Vishwakarma Puja.

Some schools in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh may continue regular classes or conduct examinations during September before their longer Dasara or quarterly breaks. West Bengal schools are also expected to continue regular classes before the larger Durga Puja holiday in October, according to India Today.

Conclusion

Given the variation in schedules, students and parents should verify holidays with their school's official circular. The dates listed are not uniformly applicable across all institutions, and individual schools may have different academic calendars.

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India Today

Framing: The headline emphasizes the state-wise holiday list for students in September 2026.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

September 2026 will have several holidays, including Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, and other regional occasions.
There is no single holiday calendar followed by every school.
State boards, CBSE, ICSE, and individual schools may follow different schedules.
Janmashtami on September 4 will be observed as a school holiday in several states and regions.
Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14 will bring a holiday to schools in several western and southern states.
Maharashtra schools may have additional days off around Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan, depending on their individual calendars.
Gujarat will also have holidays around Samvatsari, while Bihar and Assam may observe Vishwakarma Puja.
Schools following a standard Monday-to-Saturday schedule will remain closed on September 6, 13, 20 and 27, which fall on Sundays.
Long weekends can also be availed if Saturdays are included.
Some schools in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh may continue regular classes or conduct examinations during September before their longer Dasara or quarterly breaks.
West Bengal schools are also expected to continue regular classes before the larger Durga Puja holiday in October.
Students should check their school's official circular before treating any date as a confirmed holiday.

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The Times of India

Framing: Announces September 2026 school holidays, foregrounding the festival dates of Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi together with state-specific holidays. — Informational and neutral, presenting holiday details and advising readers to verify dates.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC

Facts Included:

September 4, 2026 is listed as the common festival holiday for Janmashtami across the states covered in the available schedules.
September 14, 2026 is listed as Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other regions.
September 5, 2026 is a holiday in Punjab for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji's birthday.
September 12, 2026 is a holiday in Punjab for First Prakash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Saragarhi Day.
September 17, 2026 is listed as Vishwakarma Puja in Bihar, Assam and parts of Gujarat.
September 18, 2026 is listed as Samvatsari in Gujarat.
September 21, 2026 is listed as Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi in Kerala and Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashami in Rajasthan.
September 23, 2026 is listed as Shaheedi Diwas in Haryana.
September 25, 2026 is listed as Anant Chaturdashi/Ganesh Visarjan in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat and selected regions.
September 12, 2026 is listed as a 2nd Saturday weekly holiday.
September 26, 2026 is listed as a 4th Saturday weekly holiday.
Schools following a standard weekly calendar will also remain closed on Sundays.
September 4 is listed as the common festival holiday across the states covered in the available schedules.
Students and parents should check their school's official academic calendar before treating a particular date as a confirmed school holiday.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimSchools across India will have several holidays in September 2026, including Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja and other regional occasions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimThere is no single holiday calendar followed by every school; state boards, CBSE, ICSE and individual schools may follow different schedules.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 4, 2026 is Janmashtami, a school holiday in several states and regions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 14, 2026 is Ganesh Chaturthi, a holiday in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other regions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 5, 2026 is a holiday in Punjab for Baba Jiwan Singh Ji's birthday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 12, 2026 is a holiday in Punjab for First Prakash Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Saragarhi Day.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 17, 2026 is Vishwakarma Puja in Bihar, Assam and parts of Gujarat.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 18, 2026 is Samvatsari in Gujarat.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 21, 2026 is Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi in Kerala and Ramdev Jayanti/Teja Dashami in Rajasthan.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 23, 2026 is Shaheedi Diwas in Haryana.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 25, 2026 is Anant Chaturdashi/Ganesh Visarjan in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat and selected regions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 28, 2026 is Bhagat Singh Ji's birthday in Punjab.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSchools following a standard Monday-to-Saturday schedule will remain closed on September 6, 13, 20 and 27, which are Sundays.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimSeptember 12 and 26, 2026 are second and fourth Saturdays respectively, which are weekly holidays in some schools.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimMaharashtra schools may have additional days off around Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan, depending on the institution's academic calendar.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimGujarat will have holidays around Samvatsari, while Bihar and Assam may observe Vishwakarma Puja.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
ClaimSome schools in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh may continue regular classes or conduct examinations during September before their longer Dasara or quarterly breaks.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimWest Bengal schools are expected to continue regular classes before the larger Durga Puja holiday in October.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
ClaimStudents should check their school's official circular before treating any date as a confirmed holiday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via India Today as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: India Today, The Times of India 19 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31