Himachal Pradesh Schools Granted Compensatory Holiday on Aug 17 for Independence Day

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to grant a compensatory holiday to all schools on 17 August, the day on which Independence Day is celebrated across India. The move, announced by the state's Education Department, aims to give students and teachers a dedicated day to observe the national holiday without disrupting the academic calendar. Schools will resume their regular schedule on 18 August, ensuring minimal impact on the teaching timetable. The decision follows a directive from the state government to align school holidays with national observances.