Summary:
As the new academic session kicks off in July 2025, Indian students return to schools with new books, uniforms, and routines. But many are already curious about one key question — is July 7, 2025, a holiday due to Muharram? Alongside this, July brings a variety of breaks including Sundays, regional closures, and monsoon-related holidays in select areas. Here’s a complete guide for students, parents, and educators.
📌 Is 7 July 2025 a Holiday?
Yes, Monday, 7 July 2025, is likely to be a public holiday for schools across several Indian states due to Muharram, a major Islamic festival observed widely across India.
However, the final decision on school closures rests with individual state governments or local school authorities.
States with a large Muslim population or official state notifications (such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, etc.) are expected to declare a school holiday on this day.
Parents and students are advised to check local school circulars or education department websites for confirmation.
📅 Full List of School Holidays in July 2025
Date Day Occasion Holiday Type Status
6 July Sunday Weekly Holiday National ✅ Confirmed
7 July Monday Muharram Religious ✅* (Varies by State)
13 July Sunday Weekly Holiday National ✅ Confirmed
10–15 July Varies Monsoon-related Closures Weather-based 🟡 Possible in select districts
20 July Sunday Weekly Holiday National ✅ Confirmed
27 July Sunday Weekly Holiday National ✅ Confirmed
🟡 Monsoon holidays are declared locally depending on rainfall intensity and warnings from the IMD (India Meteorological Department).
🌧️ Monsoon Holidays: What to Expect?
Between 10 July and 15 July 2025, several districts in states like:
Maharashtra (especially Mumbai, Pune, Nashik)
West Bengal (Kolkata, Howrah, Jalpaiguri)
Kerala (Kozhikode, Ernakulam)
Assam and other northeastern states
…may experience emergency school closures due to:
Heavy rainfall
Flood alerts
Waterlogging
Safety concerns for transportation
These decisions are made at the district administration level, often the night before or early morning of a school day.
🗓️ National & International Observances in July 2025
Even if not school holidays, the following special days and awareness observances may lead to school activities, events, assemblies, or short programs:
Date Day Observance Type
1 July Tuesday National Doctor’s Day National
6 July Sunday World Zoonoses Day Global
11 July Friday World Population Day UN Day
15 July Tuesday World Youth Skills Day UN Day
17 July Thursday World Day for International Justice Awareness
28 July Monday World Hepatitis Day WHO Health Day
29 July Tuesday International Tiger Day Wildlife Awareness
30 July Wednesday World Friendship Day Social Day
These days may be marked with:
Drawing/essay competitions
Awareness rallies
Morning assembly themes
Online quiz contests
📍 State-wise Holiday Likelihood for 7 July 2025 (Muharram)
State Holiday Status on 7 July Notes
Uttar Pradesh ✅ Likely Official holiday in past years
Delhi ✅ Likely Often declares Muharram a holiday
Maharashtra ✅ Likely Expected due to large-scale observance
West Bengal ✅ Likely Government schools usually remain closed
Tamil Nadu ⚠️ Uncertain Varies by school board
Kerala ✅ Likely Religious festivals are widely respected
Punjab ⚠️ Depends May be optional holiday
Rajasthan ⚠️ Uncertain Check with local DEO
Assam ✅ Likely Traditionally declares a holiday
Karnataka ✅ Likely Based on past state holiday lists
📖 Why These Holidays Matter
School holidays are not just breaks from academics; they:
Help in family bonding
Allow time for religious and cultural participation
Provide relief during extreme weather (like monsoons)
Let students catch up on co-curriculars or hobbies
✅ Final Takeaways
7 July 2025 is very likely to be a school holiday due to Muharram, but verify locally.
Expect possible rain-related school closures between 10–15 July in flood-prone regions.
Four Sundays (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) are fixed holidays for all schools.
Watch for special days in July which may bring school events or awareness activities.