School Holidays list July 2024: Schools will remain closed on these dates, check list of special days this month

Deepto Banerjee / TOI Education / Updated: Jul 3, 2024, 19:14 IST

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In July 2024, students transition from summer vacation to a new academic term, marked by sparse holidays including Muharram. Amid monsoon rains, they prepare for a semester ahead, with notable events like Guru Purnima and Kargil Vijay Diwas offering moments of cultural and historical significance throughout the month.

School Holidays list July 2024: Schools will remain closed on these dates, check list of special days this month

School Holidays in July 2024: For school and college students, July is a month of new beginnings. After the summer vacations that typically end in June, students return to school, ready to embark on a new academic journey. This period also coincides with the onset of the monsoon season in many Indian states.
In terms of holidays, July has relatively few school breaks.

Schools may declare holidays for special occasions, with Muharram being a notable one. Including weekends, students can expect a total of five off-days in July.
Here's an overview-

Date	Event
7 July	First Sunday
14 July	Second Sunday
17 July	Muharram
21 July	Third Sunday
28 July	Fourth Sunday

Why is Muharram celebrated?
Muharram holds deep historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, as it commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. This event, marked by the Day of Ashura on the tenth day of Muharram, is a time of mourning and reflection for the Muslim community. Muharram also marks the beginning of the new Islamic year.

Special days students can take note of in July 2024

Date	Event	Significance
4 July	USA Independence Day	The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
7 July	Islamic New Year	This day marks the beginning of the new lunar Hijri year.
11 July	World Population Day	The day aims to bring attention to the urgency and importance of population issues.
14 July	Bastille Day	The day marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution.
17 July	World Day for International Justice	This day recognises the emerging system of international criminal justice.
20 July	International Chess Day	The day honours the foundation of the Federation Internationale des Echecs (FIDE).
21 July	Guru Purnima	The day is dedicated to the Hindu religious festival honouring all gurus, which Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists celebrate in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
22 July	National Flag Day	The day celebrates the adoption of the Indian national flag - Tricolour or the Tiranga designed by Pingali Venkayya.
26 July	Kargil Vijay Diwas	This day commemorates the success of Operation Vijay and honours the heroes of the Kargil War, which ended on this day.
29 July	International Tiger Day	The day raises awareness about the conservation of tigers and promotes the protection of their natural habitats.

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