UP School Holidays August 11-17: Independence Day, Janmashtami, and More!

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has published the holiday calendar for schools in the state, according to local reports. The calendar that was published indicates that schools in Unnao will be closed on August 14 and August 15, and a public holiday has been declared for August 16.

Chehlum will be observed as a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh on August 14, and Independence Day is a national holiday on August 15. Shri Krishna Janmashtami, which is also a public holiday, is observed on August 16.

The following are the dates on which institutions in Uttar Pradesh have declared a holiday for the month of August. The initial date is August 14th for Chehlum. The 15th of August is a holiday in observance of Independence Day. The following day is Sri Krishna Janmashtami, immediately following August 15th. August 17th is a Sunday following these three days, and as such, it is a recognized holiday.

Independence Day is observed nationwide on August 15. Schools will conduct various activities in honor of the national holiday, including the hoisting of the national flag.