Karnataka School Holidays in January 2026: Check The Full List Here

Karnataka School Holidays in January 2026: Karnataka Education Department has yet not officially released school holidays for the year 2026. The expected school holidays will include 120-140 overall for one academic year. For January month a total of four days of holidays excluding Sunday holidays. The holidays include Makar Sankranti and Republic Day. While most schools enjoy mid term holidays, some schools in the southern districts see a full academic pace after the new year. 

The article covers a comprehensive list of school holidays in January for the year 2026. This can be used by students, teachers, and parents to plan their holiday breaks ahead of time.

Karnataka School Holiday in January: Key Points

• The state observes expected 120-140 days of school holidays. This includes summer vacations, mid-term holidays, public and Sunday breaks. 

• The official list is yet not released by the Department of School Education and Literacy.

• There can be a minimum of 220 school days for students. But the days may vary for government and private schools. 

(Note: The dates shared here are based on Central offical list and includes other general festival dates. It is advised to confirm with official sources first. The article will be updated as per the official list released by the Department of School Education and Literacy soon.)

Karnataka School Holidays in January 2026: Check The Full List Here 

Here is the complete list of school holidays in January 2026. Use this to plan your holidays in advance. The list is as per the Central government official calendar.

Karnataka Festivals in 2026

Karnataka observes various regional and state festivals in January. As the month observes harvest festival across different states in the country, the state also celebrates Makar Sankranti, a major day to celebrate the sun's transitioning to Makara Rashi (capricorn). Check out various other festivals in Karnataka, in the month of January. This will give you an idea on what festivals are upcoming this month and therefore, will be beneficial for students, parents and teachers to plan their school holidays accordingly. 

- Pattadakallu Dance Festival, sponsored by the Government of Karnataka during the month of January. There is no official date released on the website, yet but you can stay uodaetd by checking the official page of the dance festival.

- Makara Sankranti (usually falls on 14-15 January, either of the day)

- Paryaya Mahotsava (Udupi) (falls mostly in mid january)

- Rath Samptami on Sunday, January 25, 2026. 

What Students Can Do During School Holidays? 

Holidays are a perfect time to indulge in learning skills and building new hobbies. Students usually are not burdened with school work and studies are an exception for longer breaks. Thus offering students and parents both time to rest and relax. 

• Students can learn digital skills like graphic designing, photoshopping, coding and other related skills. 

• Students can also start learning a new language by using a language app, and plan language based games. 

• They can learn about simple science, life skills like cooking, and volunteering to people in need. 

By participating in hobbies and indulging in personal projects, students can build necessary skills. They can learn to face challenges and life skills when confronted with issues.

Also Check: School Holidays in January 2026 List: State-wise School Closed Dates for Festival and Important Days