Eid-e-Milad, also known as Milad-un-Nabi or Mawlid, will be observed in India on August 26, 2026. The occasion marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad and holds significant religious importance for Muslims. Because the Islamic calendar is based on lunar cycles, the corresponding date on the Gregorian calendar shifts each year, and local moon-sighting practices can influence the exact day of observance in some regions.
Holiday arrangements for schools and colleges vary by institution and location. Some CBSE-affiliated schools in Noida and parts of Uttar Pradesh have listed August 25 as an Eid-e-Milad holiday, while others have marked August 26. Even schools affiliated with the same board may follow different schedules depending on their specific academic calendars. Students, parents and teachers are advised to consult their school’s official calendar or latest notifications to confirm the exact holiday date. Colleges and universities generally follow state-specific or institutional holiday lists, so verification with the respective institution is recommended.
Bank holidays are guided by the Reserve Bank of India’s official calendar, which incorporates national, regional and weekly closures. Branches in several states are scheduled to remain closed for Eid-e-Milad on August 26. These include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. In addition, banks in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh will observe a holiday on August 25 due to regional observances.
While physical bank branches may remain shut, digital banking services such as UPI, mobile banking and internet banking are expected to function normally. ATMs should also continue operating, subject to cash availability and local conditions.
As Eid-e-Milad appears on multiple official holiday calendars for August 26, individuals are encouraged to confirm arrangements with their employers, educational institutions or local bank branches. Actual closures can differ according to the state, organisation and specific institutional policy, making independent verification the most reliable approach to avoid any inconvenience.