- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar School Holidays 2026 Schedule: The Education Department has released a new calendar for the New Year holidays in government schools across Bihar. According to this calendar, schools will have a total of 75 days of holidays. If all Sundays are subtracted from this, the remaining holidays will be 65 days. This time, the holidays have been distributed in such a way that both students and teachers get adequate time off without affecting their studies.
According to the calendar released by the Education Department, this year's summer vacation is scheduled for 20 days. The purpose of summer vacation is to provide students with relief from the intense summer heat and an opportunity to spend time with their families. Summer vacation in Bihar typically falls in the months of May and June. During this period, students can enjoy the holidays while also focusing on their studies.
The longest holiday is from Diwali to Chhath Puja. This time, the holiday will last for 10 days. Diwali and Chhath Puja are very important festivals for students and their families in Bihar. This time provides children with the opportunity to participate in family and social activities. School activities come to a halt during this long vacation, allowing students to fully enjoy the festivities.
BIHAR School Holiday Calendar 2026: Detailed Table
(For Government/Government-Aided/Project/Upgraded Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary Schools, including Sanskrit, Urdu, and Madrasa Schools)
| S. No. | Name of Holiday | Date | No. of Holidays | No. of Sundays | Day of the Week |
| 1 | Makar Sankranti | January 14 | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Basant Panchami | January 23 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 3 | Republic Day | January 26 | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 4 | Sant Ravidas Jayanti | February 01 | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 5 | Shab-e-Barat | February 04 | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Maha Shivaratri | February 15 | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 7 | Holi | March 03 - 04 | 2 | 0 | Tuesday to Wednesday |
| 8 | Last Juma of Ramzan | March 13 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 9 | Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid) | March 21 | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 10 | Bihar Diwas | March 22 | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 11 | Ram Navami | March 27 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 12 | Mahavir Jayanti | March 31 | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 13 | Good Friday | April 03 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 14 | Bhim Rao Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 15 | Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti | April 23 | 1 | 0 | Thursday |
| 16 | Janaki Navami | April 25 | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 17 | May Day / Buddha Purnima | May 01 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 18 | Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) | May 28 | 1 | 0 | Thursday |
| 19 | Summer Vacation | June 01 - 20 | 20 | 2 | Monday to Saturday |
| 20 | Muharram | June 27 | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 21 | Kabir Jayanti | June 29 | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 22 | Chehallum | August 04 | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 23 | Independence Day | August 15 | 1 | 0 | Saturday |
| 24 | Last Shravani Monday | August 24 | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 25 | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) | August 26 | 1 | 0 | Wednesday |
| 26 | Raksha Bandhan | August 28 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 27 | Shri Krishna Janmashtami | September 04 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 28 | Hari Talika Vrat (Teej Vrat) | September 14 | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 29 | Anant Chaturdashi | September 25 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 30 | Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | October 02 | 1 | 0 | Friday |
| 31 | Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) | October 05 | 1 | 0 | Monday |
| 32 | Durga Puja (Kalash Sthapana) | October 11 | 1 | 1 | Sunday |
| 33 | Durga Puja | October 17 - 21 | 5 | 1 | Saturday to Wednesday |
| 34 | Diwali / Chitragupt Puja / Bhai Dooj / Chhath Puja | November 07 - 17 | 10 | 2 | Saturday to Tuesday |
| 35 | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | November 24 | 1 | 0 | Tuesday |
| 36 | Winter Vacation (Christmas Day & Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti) | December 25 - 31 | 7 | 1 | Friday to Thursday |
| Total Days (Excluding Sundays in Total) | 75 | 10 | |||
| 37 | Net Holidays (75 - 10) | 65 |
Bihar School Holidays 2025: Important Instruction
1. The dates of Muslim festivals may change depending on the sighting of the moon.
2. All government/government-aided/project/upgraded elementary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in the state will remain closed as per the holiday schedule above.
3. Annual functions, Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti will be celebrated in all schools. All students and teachers will be present during these events. The school will be closed after the events.
4. During long-term holidays, such as summer vacation, serial number 20, the holiday period from Diwali to Chhath Puja, and winter vacation, students will be required to assign homework and project work for all subjects. When schools reopen, it will be the responsibility of the teachers to evaluate these assignments.