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Bihar Education Department Unveils 2026 School Holiday Calendar

Bihar Education Department Unveils 2026 School Holiday Calendar

Naukri Nama 4 months ago

Overview of the Holiday Calendar

The Bihar Education Department has announced the school holiday schedule for 2026. According to the newly released calendar, students will enjoy a total of 75 days off, which includes 7 Sundays.

With 10 Sundays falling within the holiday span, schools will effectively be closed for 65 days.

Key Holidays and Breaks

Extended Breaks for Major Festivals

For the benefit of students, parents, and educators, the summer break will last for 20 days. Additionally, there will be 5 days off for Durga Puja and a combined total of 10 days for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Below is a detailed table of the holiday dates for the year:



Holiday NameDateNumber of Holidays
Makar SankrantiJanuary 14, 20261 day
Basant PanchamiJanuary 23, 20261 day
Republic DayJanuary 26, 20261 day
Sant Ravidas JayantiFebruary 1, 20261 day
Shab-e-BaratFebruary 4, 20261 day
Maha ShivratriFebruary 15, 20261 day
HoliMarch 3 & 4, 20262 days
Last Friday of RamadanMarch 13, 20261 day
Eid-ul-FitrMarch 21, 20261 day
Bihar DayMarch 22, 20261 day
Ram NavamiMarch 27, 20261 day
Mahavir JayantiMarch 31, 20261 day
Good FridayApril 3, 20261 day
Bhim Rao Ambedkar JayantiApril 14, 20261 day
Veer Kunwar Singh JayantiApril 23, 20261 day
Janaki NavamiApril 25, 20261 day
May Day / Buddha PurnimaMay 1, 20261 day
Eid-ul-AdhaMay 28, 20261 day
Summer VacationJune 1 to 20, 202620 days
MuharramJune 27, 20261 day
Kabir JayantiJune 29, 20261 day
ChehlumAugust 4, 20261 day
Independence DayAugust 15, 20261 day
Last Shravani MondayAugust 24, 20261 day
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)August 26, 20261 day
Raksha BandhanAugust 28, 20261 day
Shri Krishna JanmashtamiSeptember 4, 20261 day
Haritalika VratSeptember 14, 20261 day
Anant ChaturdashiSeptember 25, 20261 day
Mahatma Gandhi JayantiOctober 2, 20261 day
Jivitputrika VratOctober 5, 20261 day
Durga Puja (Kalash Sthapana)October 11, 20261 day
Durga PujaOctober 17 to 21, 20265 days
Diwali/Chitragupta Puja/Bhai Dooj/Chhath PujaNovember 7 to 17, 202610 days
Guru Nanak JayantiNovember 24, 20261 day
Winter VacationDecember 25 to 31, 20267 days

Important Notes

The dates for Muslim festivals are subject to change based on moon sightings.

All government, government-aided, project, and upgraded primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in Bihar will observe the holiday calendar as outlined.

Annual Day, Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti will be celebrated in all schools, requiring attendance from students and teachers during these events. Schools will close after the celebrations.

During extended breaks such as the Summer Vacation, Diwali to Chhath Puja, and Winter Vacation, students will be assigned homework and projects across all subjects. Teachers will be responsible for assessing this work upon the school's reopening.


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