Schools Holiday Schedule 2025-26: month-by-month calendar for vacation dates, obtain PDF version
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the holiday list for the academic year 2025-2026. The list includes national holidays, religious festivals, and seasonal vacations, following the typical pattern of previous years.
The academic year will commence on January 17th, 2026, and the PT-I Exams are scheduled from June 12th to July 9th, 2025. The PT-II Exams will be held from November 22nd to 30th, 2025, and the PT-III Exams are scheduled from January 24th to February 1st, 2026.
National holidays such as Republic Day (January 26th, 2026), Independence Day (August 15th, 2025), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd, 2025) are included in the holiday list. The students will also get a break for Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) on June 7th, 2025, Buddha Purnima on May 12th, 2025, Chhath Puja (North India) on October 27th, 2025, and Diwali (Deepavali) on October 20th, 2025.
Religious festivals may vary depending on the region and school, with common holidays including Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and others. For instance, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on August 9th, 2025, and Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on August 27th, 2025.
Seasonal vacations such as summer vacation (usually in May-June), winter break (December-January), and sometimes mid-term breaks will also be part of the holiday list. The summer holidays are from April 26th to June 11th, 2025, and the winter break will be from December 25th, 2025, to January 13th, 2026.
It is essential to note that state-wise regional holidays may apply in certain states. For example, Bihu (Rongali Bihu) may be a holiday in Assam from April 13-15, 2025. Similarly, Gangaur may be a holiday in Rajasthan on April 8-9, 2025, and Onam may be a holiday in Kerala around August 28-September 6, 2025.
To get the precise CBSE Holiday List for 2026-2027, including all national, religious, and seasonal holidays, it is best to refer to the official CBSE website or the respective school’s official calendar released closer to the academic year. The provided search results did not include this specific information.
For a more detailed understanding, it is advisable to check the official CBSE website or the respective school’s official calendar as they provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding holidays and exam schedules.
A student can ensure they have a broad understanding of the upcoming academic year's events by regularly checking the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) website for information about general news, learning opportunities, and holidays related to education-and-self-development, politics, and religion. Additionally, it is important to note that some regional variations in religious festivals may impact the school calendar, highlighting the necessity for ongoing observation of both the official CBSE website and school-released calendars.
