August 27 Holiday 2026: Is It a Holiday in India?
August 27, 2026 (Thursday) is not a nationwide public holiday in India. It is an official holiday only for the Supreme Court of India and its Registry, confirmed by a circular on the Supreme Court's own website. Central government offices, banks, and most schools across India will function as normal on this day.
Two states are the exception: Odisha and Kerala have their own state holidays on August 27, 2026, for separate regional reasons explained below.
Important Note: A Supreme Court holiday does not mean August 27 is a nationwide public holiday.
Last Updated: August 17, 2026 Fact-checked against: Supreme Court of India (sci.gov.in), Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) 2026 holiday calendar, and RBI's published August 2026 bank holiday list.
Is August 27, 2026 a Holiday in India?
It depends entirely on which institution or state you're asking about:
- Supreme Court of India & Registry — Holiday
- Central Government offices — Working day
- Banks (RBI calendar) — Working day
- Odisha state government — Holiday
- Kerala state government — Holiday
- Most other states, schools, and private offices — Working day
There is no single answer that applies to the whole country. Read the sections below for your specific case.
Why Is August 27 a Holiday for the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court of India's official website (sci.gov.in) has published a circular titled "Circular reg. holiday on 27.08.2026 and Full working day on 22.08.2026."
According to reporting on the circular, the holiday was approved by the Full Court following a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), and was notified by the Court's Administrative General Branch on August 14, 2026.
This holiday falls right between two other holidays already on the Supreme Court calendar — August 26 (Milad-un-Nabi) and August 28 (Raksha Bandhan) — creating a continuous three-day closure for the Court and Registry from August 26 to August 28.
This applies only to the Supreme Court and its Registry. High Courts, district courts, and other judicial bodies follow their own separate calendars.
Is August 22, 2026 a Working Day for the Supreme Court?
Yes. The same official circular states that August 22, 2026 (Saturday) will be a full working day for the Supreme Court and its Registry, with Registry offices functioning until 5 PM, to compensate for the August 27 holiday.
One nuance worth knowing: August 22 is also the fourth Saturday of the month, which is a routine bank holiday under the RBI calendar. The Supreme Court's working-day order does not change this — it applies only to the Court and Registry, not to banks.
Is August 27 a Central Government Holiday?
No. According to the Department of Personnel & Training's (DoPT) official "Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during 2026" list, the only holidays around this period are:
- August 26 — Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad (Gazetted Holiday)
- August 28 — Raksha Bandhan (Restricted Holiday)
August 27 does not appear on the central government's gazetted or restricted holiday list. Central government offices across India, other than the Supreme Court, will be open on August 27, 2026.
Is August 27 a Bank Holiday?
No. Checking the RBI's published bank holiday calendar for August 2026, August 27 is not listed as a holiday — nationally or for any specific state or city. Banks, including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank, will operate normally on this date.
The nearby bank holidays in the RBI calendar are:
- August 25 — Milad-un-Nabi / First Onam (Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada)
- August 26 — Milad-un-Nabi / Thiruvonam (multiple cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram)
- August 28 — Raksha Bandhan and related festivals (select cities)
Is August 27 a School Holiday?
This depends on the relevant state's school calendar. Schools generally follow their state government's academic calendar rather than the Supreme Court's calendar. Based on available state holiday notifications:
- Schools in Odisha and Kerala are likely to be closed on August 27, in line with their state holidays.
- Schools in other states would typically remain open, unless a specific local notification says otherwise.
Always confirm directly with your child's school, since some private and board-affiliated schools set their own calendars independent of the state list.
August 27 Holiday in Odisha
Yes, August 27, 2026 is a state government holiday in Odisha, for Jhulan Purnima — a festival that celebrates Radha and Krishna, marked by decorated swings and temple rituals, especially prominent in Puri and other Vaishnav temple towns. This is a state-specific holiday listed on Odisha's government holiday calendar and does not extend beyond the state.
August 27 Holiday in Kerala
Yes, August 27, 2026 is part of Kerala's official Onam holiday period, but it is important to be precise about which day this is.
Kerala's Onam holiday block runs across four consecutive days:
| Onam Day | Date, 2026 |
|---|---|
| First Onam (Uthradom) | August 25 (Tuesday) |
| Thiruvonam (main day) | August 26 (Wednesday) |
| Third Onam | August 27 (Thursday) |
| Fourth Onam | August 28 (Friday) |
Thiruvonam, the main day of Onam, falls on August 26, 2026 — not August 27. August 27 is officially "Third Onam," a separate day within the same four-day Kerala state holiday period. It is still a genuine holiday for Kerala state government offices and many schools in the state, just not the main Onam day itself.
August 26, 27 and 28 Holidays — What's the Difference?
| Category | August 27, 2026 Status | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Holiday | Declared via official circular, following SCAORA's request |
| Supreme Court Registry | Holiday | Covered under the same circular; Registry to function on Aug 22 instead |
| Central Government Offices | Working day | Not listed in DoPT's 2026 gazetted/restricted holiday calendar |
| Banks | Working day | Not listed in RBI's published August 2026 bank holiday calendar |
| Schools | This depends on the relevant state calendar | Likely closed in Odisha and Kerala; normal elsewhere |
| Private Offices | This depends on the relevant company policy | Most follow state or bank holiday calendars, not the Supreme Court's |
| Odisha | Holiday | Jhulan Purnima, per state government holiday list |
| Kerala | Holiday | Third Onam, part of the Aug 25–28 state holiday period (Thiruvonam itself is Aug 26) |
Quick Answer
- August 27, 2026 is not a nationwide public holiday.
- It is a holiday for the Supreme Court of India and its Registry only.
- August 22, 2026 is a compensatory working day for the Supreme Court and Registry.
- Central government offices are open on August 27.
- Banks are open on August 27 — not listed in the RBI holiday calendar.
- Odisha has a state holiday for Jhulan Purnima.
- Kerala has a state holiday for Third Onam (main Thiruvonam was on Aug 26).
- Schools and private offices depend on your specific state and institution.
FAQs
Is August 27, 2026 a national holiday in India? No. It is not a nationwide public holiday. It is a holiday specifically for the Supreme Court and its Registry, plus separate state holidays in Odisha and Kerala.
Is August 27 a bank holiday? No. August 27 does not appear in the RBI's published bank holiday calendar for August 2026. Banks will be open.
Is August 27 a government holiday? Not for the central government. Central government offices remain open on August 27, 2026, as it is not on the DoPT's gazetted or restricted holiday list. It is a holiday for the Supreme Court specifically, and for state government offices in Odisha and Kerala.
Is August 27 a school holiday? This depends on the relevant state calendar. Schools in Odisha and Kerala are likely to be closed; schools elsewhere would typically remain open. Check with your specific school.
Why is the Supreme Court closed on August 27? The Supreme Court's Administrative General Branch issued a circular declaring the holiday, following a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), approved by the Full Court.
Is August 22 a working day for the Supreme Court? Yes. Per the same official circular, August 22, 2026 (Saturday) is a full working day for the Supreme Court and Registry, with the Registry functioning until 5 PM, in lieu of the August 27 holiday.
Is August 27 a holiday in Odisha? Yes. Odisha observes a state holiday on August 27, 2026, for Jhulan Purnima.
Is August 27 a holiday in Kerala? Yes, as part of Kerala's Onam holiday period — specifically "Third Onam." The main Onam day, Thiruvonam, falls on August 26, not August 27.
Sources
- Supreme Court of India — Notices & Circulars — "Circular reg. holiday on 27.08.2026 and Full working day on 22.08.2026"
- Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) — Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during 2026
- Reserve Bank of India — Bank Holiday Calendar, August 2026 (rbi.org.in)
- Odisha Government — Revenue & Disaster Management Department, State Holiday Notification 2026
- Kerala Government — Official 2026 Onam Holiday Notification (First Onam to Fourth Onam)
Note: Holiday notifications can be revised by the respective authorities. Readers should cross-check with the official Supreme Court website, RBI website (rbi.org.in), or their state government gazette closer to the date.
