School Holiday Calendar 2026 India | School Vacation & Holiday List
Browse the complete School Holiday Calendar 2026 India including summer vacations, winter holidays, festival breaks and major school holiday schedules. School holidays may vary by state boards, CBSE schools, ICSE institutions and local education authorities.
| Holiday / Vacation | Expected Schedule | Type | School Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | National Holiday | All Schools |
| Maha Shivratri | 15 February 2026 | Festival Holiday | Regional Schools |
| Holi Vacation | March 2026 | Festival Holiday | Most Schools |
| Ram Navami | 26 March 2026 | Public Holiday | Selected States |
| Summer Vacation | May–June 2026 | School Vacation | CBSE / ICSE / State Boards |
| Muharram | 26 June 2026 | Festival Holiday | Regional Schools |
| Independence Day | 15 August 2026 | National Holiday | All Schools |
| Raksha Bandhan | 28 August 2026 | Festival Holiday | Selected Schools |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 2026 | Festival Holiday | State Wise |
| Dussehra Vacation | October 2026 | School Vacation | Most Schools |
| Diwali Vacation | November 2026 | Festival Vacation | Most Schools |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | 24 November 2026 | Festival Holiday | Selected Regions |
| Winter Vacation | December–January | Seasonal Vacation | Most Schools |
| Christmas Holiday | 25 December 2026 | National Holiday | All Schools |
Note:
School holidays in India may vary depending on CBSE, ICSE, state boards and local education authorities. Summer vacation and winter break schedules can differ across schools and states.
