Karnataka Schools Closed on August 8 for Shravana Festivities – Academic Calendar Under Pressure
Karnataka declares a school holiday
on August 8, 2025, for Shravana month observances. Frequent breaks due to
festivals and rain disrupt syllabus completion. Details inside.
Bengaluru, August 7, 2025 – The
Karnataka government has announced a holiday for all schools and
colleges on Friday, August 8, due to religious observances
linked to the Shravana month. This adds to a series of breaks
in August 2025, leaving students delighted but educators concerned
about syllabus delays.
Why Are Schools Closed on August 8?
The Shravana month holds immense
significance in Hindu traditions, with festivals like Raksha Bandhan,
Nag Panchami, and Krishna Janmashtami lined up. To accommodate
cultural observances, the state has declared August 8 as a public holiday for
educational institutions.
This follows July 2025’s weather-related
closures, where heavy rainfall in Coastal Karnataka and North
Interior regions forced prolonged shutdowns. The consecutive
disruptions have put pressure on the 2025-26 academic schedule.
Teachers & Parents Voice Concerns
While students enjoy extended breaks, teachers
and parents worry about:
- Pending
syllabus completion before term exams.
- Reduced
classroom hours (half-day
Saturdays + Sundays off).
- Extra
classes being
scheduled to compensate for lost time.
A Bengaluru-based principal shared, “We’re
conducting revision sessions on working days, but frequent holidays make it
challenging.”
Education Department’s Advisory
The Karnataka School Education Department has
instructed schools to:
✅ Optimize teaching hours.
✅ Prioritize core subjects.
✅ Avoid unnecessary holiday extensions.
What’s Next?
- Upcoming
holidays: Expect
breaks around Krishna Janmashtami (Aug 14) and Independence
Day (Aug 15).
- Exam
prep: Schools
may extend daily hours or hold weekend classes.
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