Summer Vacation 2026 Dates: Schools Across Country Announce State-Wise Holiday Schedules Amid Heatwave Concerns
Schools across several Indian states have announced summer vacation schedules for 2026 as rising temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to affect different parts of the country. Education departments and school authorities have either declared holidays or revised academic calendars in view of student safety and weather-related concerns.
Several state governments and education boards across India have announced summer vacation schedules for schools in 2026 as rising temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to affect multiple regions. While vacation dates vary from state to state, most schools are expected to remain closed between April and June depending on local weather conditions and academic calendars. Authorities in several states have also revised school timings or declared early holidays in view of extreme heat alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Heatwave Conditions Influence School Vacation Plans
Northern and central parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, have witnessed above-normal temperatures in recent weeks. Education departments in several states said summer vacations were planned keeping student safety and weather conditions in mind. CBSE Postpones Class 12 Re-Evaluation, Verification Portal Launch to June 1 Amid Technical Improvements.
In southern and northeastern states, where academic calendars differ due to monsoon patterns and regional schedules, schools may reopen earlier compared to north Indian states.
Officials said both government and private schools are expected to follow guidelines issued by their respective state education departments and school boards. School Summer Holidays 2026 State-Wise List: Delhi, UP, Bihar, Rajasthan Vacation Dates Amid Heatwave.
State-Wise Summer Vacation Timelines 2026
The summer holiday schedules vary significantly across different state jurisdictions and school management systems. Below is the compiled schedule of confirmed and ongoing school summer vacations for 2026:
| State / Board | Vacation Period (2026) |
| Chhattisgarh | April 20 – June 15 |
| Andhra Pradesh | April 24 – June 11 |
| Telangana | April 24 – June 11 |
| Odisha | Commenced April 27 |
| Madhya Pradesh | May 1 – June 15 |
| Delhi | May 11 – June 30 |
| Rajasthan | May 17 – June 20 |
| Uttar Pradesh | May 20 – June 15 |
| West Bengal | Extended through May 31 (Reopening June 1) |
| Tamil Nadu | Mid-April – June 4 |
| Bihar | June 1 – June 20 |
| Haryana | June 1 – June 30 |
| Punjab | June 1 – June 30 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Scheduled for June – July |
| Kerala | Commencing June |
CBSE, ICSE Schools Follow Separate Calendars
Schools affiliated with CBSE and CISCE (ICSE/ISC) often prepare vacation schedules based on regional weather patterns and state government advisories. Several private schools affiliated with national boards may also conduct optional online classes, summer camps or supplementary academic sessions during the vacation period.
Authorities Advise Heat Safety Measures
Health officials have advised parents and schools to ensure children stay hydrated and avoid outdoor exposure during peak afternoon hours.
Education departments in several states have also directed schools to maintain access to drinking water, adequate ventilation and emergency medical support once institutions reopen.
Experts say prolonged heatwave conditions in recent years have increasingly influenced school calendars and public health planning across India. Students and parents have been advised to regularly check official school notifications and state education department websites for any revisions to vacation schedules or reopening dates.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 29, 2026 09:11 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
