Varalakshmi Vratham Holiday: 3-Days School Holiday Declared In These States From August 21-23; Check Full List

Students are in for a three-day holiday in several states due to the celebration of Varalakshmi Vratham and a warning of heavy rains by IMD. States like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry have declared a school holiday on Friday, August 21, 2026, which will extend to August 22nd and August 23rd due to weekend holidays.

School Holidays On August 21, August 22, August 23

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh School Holiday

As per Sakshi Education report, schools and colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be closed on August 21, 2026, as a holiday has been declared on the occasion of Varalakshmi Vratham. As the holiday falls on Friday, students will also have the regular weekend holidays, giving them a three-days break.

Puducherry School Holiday Today

Further, as per reports, the Education Department in Puducherry has declared a 2-days holiday for some 69 government and private schools. These schools will be closed as they are designated examination centres for Integrated Graduate Level exams. The holiday will be on August 21 and August 22, and eventually schools will also be closed on Sunday as well.

What is Varalakshmi Vratham? Understanding Its Rituals & Significance

Varalakshmi Vratham is more than just a ritual—it's a celebration deeply rooted in devotion, tradition, and the spirit of abundance. To truly appreciate its significance, it's important to explore the spiritual beliefs and customs that surround it, as per the CaratLane blog.

Further, as per the blog, married women observe Varalakshmi Vratham to seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, fertility, good health, and harmony within their households. The vratam invokes the grace of Ashta Lakshmi-the eight manifestations of the Goddess, each representing different aspects of wealth such as courage, success, progeny, and wisdom. The festival is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. While the essence remains the same, the way the Kalash is decorated, the order of prayers, and the types of naivedyam prepared can vary significantly during the Varalakshmi Pooja.