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.
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.
School Holidays list July 2024
| Date | Event |
| 7 July | First Sunday |
| 14 July | Second Sunday |
| 17 July | Muharram |
| 21 July | Third Sunday |
| 28 July | Fourth Sunday |
Special Day for Students 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. |
