Supreme Court Changes August Schedule, Declares August 27 Holiday

August 27, 2026, falls on a Thursday . If you have any work at the Supreme Court that day, you should know the schedule has changed. The Court will be closed.

The Supreme Court Holiday Order

The Supreme Court of India has declared August 27, 2026 (Thursday) as a holiday for the Court and its Registry . This decision came after a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA).

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The Full Court approved the request . A circular from the Court's Administrative General Branch, dated August 14, 2026, announced the change .

The circular also confirmed that August 22, 2026 (Saturday), will be a full working day to make up for this holiday . Registry offices will function until 5 PM that day .

A Three-Day Closure for the Supreme Court

This new holiday creates a three-day closure period for the Supreme Court and its Registry from August 26 to August 28 . Here is the breakdown:

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• August 26 (Wednesday): Holiday for Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad 

• August 27 (Thursday): Newly declared holiday 

• August 28 (Friday): Holiday for Raksha Bandhan 

The Court added one holiday and moved the working day to the preceding Saturday .

What This Means for You?

This holiday is specific to the Supreme Court of India and its Registry. It is not a nationwide public holiday.

Affected by this order:

• Supreme Court of India 

• Supreme Court Registry 

Not affected by this order:

• Banks and financial markets 

• Private offices and businesses 

• Schools and colleges 

• Other courts 

If you have filings or official work at the Supreme Court, you should adjust your schedule. The Court will function on August 22 instead .

Other Notable Dates in August

August is a busy month for the Supreme Court. Here are some other key dates:

• August 17, 2026: The Supreme Court is set to hear the Tamil Nadu government's plea on the Cauvery water dispute .

• August 19, 2026: The Supreme Court will hear the Dhar Bhojshala case .

FAQ's- About August 27 Day of the Week

August 27, which day of the week is it?

August 27, 2026, falls on a Thursday . It is the 239th day of the year, with 127 days remaining . It is the 88th day of Summer, and the zodiac sign is Virgo .

Why has the Supreme Court declared August 27 a holiday?

The Supreme Court declared August 27 a holiday following a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA). The Full Court approved this request .

Will banks and markets be closed on August 27?

No. The August 27 holiday is specific to the Supreme Court of India and its Registry. It does not apply to banks, financial markets, or private businesses .

What famous birthdays are on August 27?

August 27 is the birthday of many notable figures. Some include:

• Philosopher Georg Hegel (1770) 

• Writer Theodore Dreiser (1871) 

• Automaker Charles Rolls (1877) 

• US President Lyndon Baines Johnson (1908) 

• Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman) (1952) 

• Musician Alex Lifeson (Rush) (1953) 

• Actor Sarah Chalke (1976) 

• Actor Aaron Paul (1979) 

• Actor Patrick J. Adams (1981) 

• Actor Blake Jenner (1992) 

• Actor Ariana Greenblatt (2007)