Holi School Holiday 2026: Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, UP & State-Wise School Closure Dates for 3 and 4 March

Holi 2026 will be celebrated with Holika Dahan on 3 March 2026 (Tuesday) and Rangwali Holi on 4 March 2026 (Wednesday). Schools across several states, especially in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Maharashtra, have announced holidays for the festival of colours. In some regions, students may enjoy extended breaks due to district-level orders and weekend combinations.

Here is the updated state-wise Holi school holiday 2026 list, including detailed information for Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida and other NCR districts.

Holi 2026: Important Festival Dates

• Holika Dahan: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

• Holi (Rangwali Holi): March 4, 2026 (Wednesday)

In many states, schools will remain closed on both days. However, in some regions, holidays extend beyond March 4 due to additional public holidays or official orders.

Delhi School Holiday for Holi 2026:

Schools in Delhi will remain closed on 4 March 2026 for Rangwali Holi as per the public holiday calendar. Some private schools and pre-primary to primary sections may also observe a holiday on 3 March 2026 for Holika Dahan, depending on local advisories. Government and private schools are expected to reopen the next working day unless otherwise notified. Some districts in Delhi-NCR have announced closure for pre-primary to Class 5 on March 3 (Holika Dahan).

Ghaziabad School Holiday 2026: 

In Ghaziabad district (Uttar Pradesh), schools are likely to remain closed on 4 March 2026 for Holi. District authorities may also declare a holiday on 3 March 2026 for Holika Dahan, resulting in a two-day festive break for students. Both government and private schools generally follow the district administration’s orders.

Noida & Greater Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar) Holi Holiday 2026: 

Schools in Noida and Greater Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar district) will observe a holiday on 4 March 2026 for Holi. Like other UP districts, there is a possibility of a holiday on 3 March 2026 for Holika Dahan. Students should check official school circulars for confirmation, especially if exams or assessments are scheduled around these dates.

Gurugram & Faridabad (Haryana): 4 March 2026 for Holi

Schools in Gurugram and Faridabad will remain closed on 4 March 2026 for Holi as per Haryana’s holiday calendar. Most institutions will observe a one-day holiday unless combined with a weekend.

Uttar Pradesh Holi School Holiday 2026: District-Wise Break

Across Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra and Prayagraj, schools will remain closed on 4 March 2026. Several districts may also declare 3 March 2026 as a holiday for Holika Dahan, giving students a two-day break.

In districts such as Noida and Ghaziabad:

• Pre-primary to Class 5: Holiday on March 3

• All classes: Holiday on March 4

In some districts, holidays may extend if March 5 falls under additional local observances or if combined with weekend breaks.

Rajasthan Holi Holiday 2026: Extended in Select Regions

In Rajasthan, extended holidays have been reported in select regions. Schools in cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur may remain closed from 3 March to 7 March 2026, depending on administrative directives.

Students should verify reopening dates with their respective institutions.

Bihar School Holiday: 4 March 2026

Schools in Bihar will remain closed on 4 March 2026 for Holi. In some districts, 3 March 2026 may also be observed as a holiday.

Maharashtra Holi School Holiday: 4 March 2026

Schools across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and other districts in Maharashtra will remain closed on 4 March 2026 for Holi.

West Bengal (Dol Jatra): 

In West Bengal, Holi is celebrated as Dol Jatra. Schools will remain closed on 4 March 2026 in observance of the festival.

Holi 2026 School Holiday: Delhi-NCR & State-Wise Overview

Holi 2026 school holidays will mainly be observed on 4 March 2026, with 3 March 2026 also declared as a holiday in many districts for Holika Dahan. Students in Delhi-NCR including Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad can expect at least a one-day break, while some UP and Rajasthan regions may enjoy extended holidays.

Students are advised to check official school notifications for confirmed reopening dates and exam schedule updates before the festive break.