School Holiday 2026: Delhi, UP, Haryana, Noida and Gurgaon School Closed Due to Heat Wave; Check State Wise List Here
Due to a severe heatwave and warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that conditions will get worse from mid-May to June, school authorities in several states have announced long summer breaks for students. Temperatures in affected areas, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Telangana, have already exceeded 45°C.
As it gets really hot in Indian states the governments and school authorities have decided to give students a long summer break. This decision has been made for schools following CBSE, ICSE and private and government schools.The heatwave is expected to get worse. Thats why they are taking this step. The India Meteorological Department or IMD has warned that severe heatwave conditions are coming back to North and Central India.
The IMD says that in areas temperatures have already gone above 45 degrees Celsius. They also think that the heatwave conditions will get worse from mid-May, to June. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana are some of the states that are affected the most.The authorities are telling people to stay indoors during the part of the day.
They are especially asking children and senior citizens to avoid going out during peak afternoon hours. The government and school authorities are taking these steps to keep everyone from the heat. The summer break will help students stay safe and avoid the heatwave.
States Expected to face heatwave conditions?
Region/State | Heatwave Forecast |
| Rajasthan | Ongoing extreme heat |
| Uttar Pradesh | Continuing heatwave conditions |
| Delhi NCR | Heatwave likely between 17–19 May |
| Haryana & Chandigarh | High temperatures expected |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hot conditions till 17 May |
| Telangana & Vidarbha | Very high temperatures likely |
| Maharashtra (some regions) | Persistent hot weather |
State-Wise Summer Vacation Schedule 2026
Below is the complete schedule of summer vacations for schools across key states/regions, including the specific dates and total duration of the holidays announced in light of the extreme heat conditions.
State/Region | Vacation Dates | Duration |
| Delhi | 11 May – 1 July 2026 | Around 51 days |
| Uttar Pradesh | 20 May – 15 June 2026 | 27 days |
| Rajasthan | 17 May – 20 June 2026 | 35 days |
| Bihar | 1 June – 20 June 2026 | 20 days |
| Haryana | Likely 1 June – 30 June 2026 | Around 30 days |
| Telangana | 24 April – 11 June 2026 | Around 48 days |
| Andhra Pradesh | 24 April – 11 June 2026 | Around 48 days |
| West Bengal | Schools already closed in most districts | Varies |
| Punjab | Phased closures depending on weather | Varies |
| Jharkhand/MP/Chhattisgarh | Mid-May onward (district-wise) | Varies |
Note that summer vacation dates may change depending on weather conditions and district-level decisions, so students should stay in contact with their schools for final updates.
Can school holiday dates change?
Summer vacation dates can change depending on weather conditions and district-level decisions. Students are advised to stay in contact with their schools for final updates.
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