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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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