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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the much-awaited Holiday List for the 2025–2026 academic year, which details the dates of all school closures at its affiliated schools in India. There are national holidays, religious festivals, state-specific festivities, and seasonal pauses like summer and winter vacations. Since these dates are crucial for academic planning, exam preparation, and extracurricular scheduling, the calendar is a vital tool for teachers, parents, and students alike.
This article offers a free PDF download of the official CBSE Holiday List 2025–2026 along with a comprehensive month-by-month explanation of vacations and advice on regional variations. Whether you are a student getting ready for projects and entrance examinations or a school administrator organizing the academic year, this calendar is your go-to planning tool.
ACADEMIC PLAN : 2025-2026
CBSE Academic Schedule for 2025-26
| Event | Date / Duration |
| SA-II EXAMS | 12th March 2025 to 20th March 2025 |
| Holidays from | 21st March to 26th March, 2025 |
| Parent's Meet | 27th March, 2025 |
| School Re-opens on | 28th March, 2025 to 25th April, 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 26th April to 11th June, 2025 |
| School Re-opens on | 12th June (Wed) 2025 |
| Working days for PT-I Exams | 12th June to 9th July 2025 (23 Working Days) |
| PT-I Exam | Wed, 10th July to, 20th July Sat (10 days) |
| Parents Meet | July 27th (Saturday) |
| Working days for SA-I Exams | July 22nd Monday to Sep 19th Thursday (46 Working Days) |
| SA-I Exams | Fri, 20th Sep to 1st Oct (10 Days) |
| Parents Meet | 19th October, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Dasara Holidays | 2nd Oct to 13th October, 2025 |
| School Re-opens on | 14th October, 2025 (Monday) |
| Working Days for PT-II Exams | 14th Oct to Nov 21st (30 Working Days) |
| PT-II Exams | Fri, 22nd Nov to 30th Nov (Sat) (9Days) |
| Working Days for PT-III Exams | Dec 2nd to Jan 9th 2026 (30 Working Days) |
| Pongal Holidays | 10th Jan to 16th Jan 2026 |
| School Re-opens on | 17th Jan, 2026 |
| REVISION for PT-III Exams | Jan 17th to Jan 23rd (6 Days) |
| PT-III Exams | 24th Jan to 1st Feb (8 Days) |
| Working Days for SA-II Exams | Feb 3rd to March 11th (30 Working Days) |
| SA-II Exams | Wed, 12th March to 22nd March, Sat(10Days) |
| Holidays from | 23rd March, 2026 to 31st March, 2026 |
| Parents Meet | 29th March, 2026 (Sat) |
| April 1st to April 22nd | (18 Working Days) |
| School Re-opens on | 23rd April, 2026 (Tuesday) |
When are the Month-Wise Holidays of CBSE Schools
Check CBSE Schools Month-wise Holiday list for the new academic year 2025-26:
| Month | Date | Holiday |
| April 2025 | April 10th (Thu) | Mahavir Jayanti |
| April 14th (Mon) | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | |
| April 18th (Fri) | Good Friday | |
| May 2025 | May 12th (Mon) | Buddha Purnima |
| June 2025 | June 7th (Sat) | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| June 27th (Fri) | Ratha Yatra | |
| July 2025 | July 6th (Sun) | Muharram |
| August 2025 | August 9th (Sat) | Raksha Bandhan |
| August 15th (Fri) | Independence Day | |
| August 27th (Wed) | Ganesh Chaturthi | |
| September 2025 | September 5th (Fri) | Milad-un-Nabi / Id-e-Milad |
| September 5th (Fri) | Teacher’s Day | |
| October 2025 | October 1st (Wed) | Dussehra (Mahanavami) |
| October 2nd (Thu) | Gandhi Jayanti & Vijayadashami | |
| October 20th (Mon) | Diwali (Deepavali) | |
| October 27th (Mon) | Chhath Puja (North India) | |
| November 2025 | November 5th (Wed) | Guru Nanak’s Birthday |
| December 2025 | December 25th (Thu) | Christmas Day |
| January 2026 | January 12th (Mon) | Swami Vivekanand Jayanti |
| January 14th (Wed) | Makar Sankranti | |
| January 21st (Wed) | Junior Sports Meet (Celebration) | |
| January 24th (Sat) | Senior Sports Meet (Celebration) | |
| January 26th (Mon) | Republic Day | |
| February 2026 | February 15th (Sun) | Mahashivratri |
| March 2026 | March 3rd to 4th (Tue–Wed) | Holika Dahan & Dhulandi (Holi) |
Where do State-Wise Regional Holidays in CBSE Schools apply?
Some Sate-Wise Regional Holidays of CBSE School is given below students can go through it:
1. North India (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh):
Chhath Puja: October 27, 2025 (Monday)
Schools in these states often close for 1–2 days, especially on the main day of Sandhya Argh.
Also Read: Bihar School Holiday List 2025
2. Kerala:
Onam: Typically in August/September, around August 28–September 6, 2025
Schools in Kerala often close for up to 4–5 days during this period.
Also Read: Kerala School Holiday List 2025
3. Assam:
Bihu (Rongali Bihu): April 13–15, 2025 (Sunday–Tuesday)
Schools may organize cultural events or close for 1–2 days.
Also Read: Assam School Holiday List 2025
4. Tamil Nadu:
Pongal: January 14–16, 2025 (Tuesday–Thursday, coincides with Makar Sankranti)
Schools in Tamil Nadu typically close for 2–3 days holiday.
Also Read: Tamil Nadu School Holiday List 2025
5. Chhattisgarh:
Raksha Bandhan: August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
Celebrates sibling bonds with rakhi-tying ceremonies. Note: Falls on a Saturday, so schools may not grant an additional day off.
6. West Bengal:
Durga Puja: September 27–October 2, 2025 (Saturday–Thursday, includes Dussehra)
Schools in West Bengal often close for 5–6 days from Panchami to Dashami.
Kali Puja: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools may close for a day or organize evening events.
7. Maharashtra:
Gudi Padwa: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
As it falls just before the academic year starts, schools may hold celebrations on April 1, 2025.
Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Schools may close for 1–2 days during immersion.
Also Read: Maharashtra School Holiday List 2025
8. Gujarat:
Navratri: September 22–30, 2025 (Monday–Tuesday)
Gujarati schools may have cultural festivities or close on important days, such as September 29–30, 2025, which is the eighth or ninth day.
Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti): January 14, 2025 (Tuesday)
Schools may close for an additional day or host kite-flying events.
Also Read: Gujarat School Holiday List 2025
9. Andhra Pradesh/Telangana:
Sankranti: January 14–16, 2025 (Tuesday–Thursday, coincides with Makar Sankranti)
Schools typically close for 2–3 days.
Ugadi: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Schools may hold events on the first school day of the academic year.
Also Read: Telangana School Holiday List 2025
10. Punjab:
Lohri: January 13, 2025 (Monday)
A harvest celebration that features dances, folk songs, and bonfires, particularly for the Sikh and Hindu minorities of Punjab.
Baisakhi: April 13, 2025 (Sunday)
Celebrates the harvest season and Sikh New Year with festivals and bhangra dances. Events might be held at schools the following Monday.
Also Read: Punjab School Holiday List 2025
11. Rajasthan:
Teej (Hariyali Teej): August 2, 2025 (Saturday)
A women's celebration with songs, swings, and fasting. Rajasthani schools are allowed to host cultural events. The event takes place on a Saturday.
Gangaur: April 8–9, 2025 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
Schools may close for a day or host events.
Also Read: Rajasthan School Holiday List 2025
12. Odisha:
Ratha Yatra: June 27, 2025 (Friday)
In Odisha, schools could host cultural events or take a day off.
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