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

TOI Education | Jul 15, 2024, 09.20 AM IST

School Holidays in July 2024: July marks a new beginning for school and college students as they return from their summer vacations, which typically conclude in June. With the start of a new academic year, students eagerly re-enter their educational institutions, filled with anticipation and excitement for the journey ahead. This period also coincides with the onset of the monsoon season in many Indian states, bringing a refreshing change in the weather and enhancing the sense of renewal and growth.

In terms of School Holidays in July 2024, students this month have relatively fewer 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 of School Holidays in July 2024-

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.

Days of significance in July 2024 students should note

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.