The Bihar School Holiday List 2026 is the official calendar released by the Education Department of the Bihar Government. It tells students, parents, and teachers exactly when schools will be closed during the year.
This list applies to all government schools, government-aided schools, and upgraded schools in Bihar. It also applies to Sanskrit schools, Urdu schools, and Madrasas.
Overview of the Year
- Total Holidays: The government has declared 75 holidays for the year.
- Sundays: 10 of these holidays fall on a Sunday.
- Effective Holidays: This leaves about 65 days when schools will be closed for festivals and events.
Major Vacations (Long Breaks)
Students get two main long breaks during the year:
- Summer Vacation: Schools will be closed from June 1 to June 20, 2026. This is a 20-day break to protect students from the summer heat.
- Winter Vacation: Schools will be closed from December 25 to December 31, 2026. This is a 7-day break for Christmas and the end of the year.
Month-by-Month Holiday Highlights
Here are the important holidays for each month:
- January:
- Makar Sankranti: January 14 (Wednesday)
- Republic Day: January 26 (Monday)
- February:
- Shab-e-Barat: February 4 (Wednesday)
- Mahashivratri: February 15 (Sunday)
- March (Festival Month):
- Holi: March 3 and 4 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
- Eid-ul-Fitr: March 21 (Saturday)
- Ram Navami: March 27 (Friday)
- April:
- Good Friday: April 3 (Friday)
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14 (Tuesday)
- May:
- Buddha Purnima / May Day: May 1 (Friday)
- Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid): May 28 (Thursday)
- June:
- Summer Vacation ends on June 20.
- Muharram: June 26 (Friday)
- August:
- Independence Day: August 15 (Saturday)
- Raksha Bandhan: August 28 (Friday)
- September:
- Janmashtami: September 4 (Friday)
- Hartalika Teej: September 14 (Monday)
- October (Durga Puja):
- Gandhi Jayanti: October 2 (Friday)
- Durga Puja Break: October 17 to October 21 (Saturday to Wednesday)
- November (Diwali & Chhath Puja):
- This is the biggest festive season in Bihar.
- Diwali to Chhath Puja Break: Schools are closed from November 7 to November 17.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: November 24 (Tuesday)
- December:
- Winter Vacation starts on December 25.
Why Is This List Important?
This calendar helps parents plan family trips and festivals. It also helps teachers and school principals plan their lessons and exam schedules so that everything runs smoothly throughout the year.