Students in parts of India will get a school holiday on September 23, 2026, as state-specific calendars mark regional and commemorative occasions. The closures will not apply nationwide, with the holiday determined by the respective state schedules and, where applicable, individual institutions.
Jharkhand has included September 23 as part of a two-day school break for Karma Puja, while Haryana schools will remain closed on the same day for War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day.
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Jharkhand schools to remain closed for Karma Puja
Students in Jharkhand will observe a holiday on September 23 as part of the state government’s scheduled two-day break for Karma Puja.
The festival holds an established cultural place in Jharkhand and is associated with nature and community traditions. The September 23 closure forms part of the state’s school holiday calendar for 2026, with regular classes scheduled to resume after the break.
Haryana schools to observe War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day
Schools across Haryana will remain closed on September 23 for War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day.
The occasion is observed in remembrance of soldiers and martyrs connected with the history of Haryana. Educational institutions in the state will observe the holiday on the date specified in the state schedule.
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September 23 school holiday is not nationwide
The September 23 holiday will not apply across India. The closures in Jharkhand and Haryana are linked to state-specific observances and are based on their respective holiday calendars.
Students and parents in other states should not assume that schools will remain closed on September 23. Institutions outside the states observing these holidays may continue to follow their regular academic timetable.
Where individual school schedules differ, students and parents should check the institution’s official holiday calendar, circular or latest announcement before making plans around the date.
| State | Holiday date | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand | September 23, 2026 | Karma Puja |
| Haryana | September 23, 2026 | War Heroes’ Martyrdom Day |
