August Holiday Calendar: Make The Most Of Long Weekends – News18

As the new month begins, everyone turns their attention to the calendar to see the holidays of the month. Following a dry spell of holidays in July, there is good news for everyone. August brings several holidays and long weekends that will surely be a treat for both kids and adults. If you are planning a trip, this could be the perfect time for you.

August marks the eighth month of the year. The months of May and June unusually have fewer holidays. There are some major festivals this month. The auspicious festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. There is another holiday in this month. Independence Day is a national holiday and thus it is an off-day for everyone. Let us know more about this in this article.

The mid-week of August is the best time to enjoy a long weekend. Independence Day falls on Thursday. If you can take Friday off, you can enjoy a four-day long holiday especially if your school, college, or office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Similarly, Raksha Bandhan falls on August 19 while the auspicious festival of Janmashtami falls on August 26. This means you can get a long weekend if you have Saturdays and Sundays off. You can extend your Independence Day weekend if you have a holiday in Raksha Bandhan.

The holiday policy for Saturdays varies by school or institution. Some schools close every Saturday, while the other schools have holidays on the second or last Saturday. In August 2024, there are 5 Saturdays (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st) and 4 Sundays (4th, 11th, 18th and 25th).

Most states in India are experiencing rainfall at this time, Children eagerly wait for holidays due to heavy rain. Several state governments have already announced holidays due to this. Adding to it the schools may also remain closed due to floods, Kanwar Yatra, landslides, or cloudbursts in some areas.