Summer Vacations for School 2026: Several state governments across India have announced summer vacations for schools due to rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions reported in many regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures may continue to remain above normal across North and Central India during May and June 2026. Following these warnings, states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Telangana and others have either extended school holidays or revised school timings.
The decisions apply to CBSE, ICSE, state board, government and private schools. In many districts, morning classes have also been introduced to protect students from afternoon heat exposure. Parents have been advised to keep children hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak daytime hours. Several states are still expected to announce their official summer vacation schedules for schools in the coming days as weather conditions continue to worsen across multiple regions.
Summer Vacations for School 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Article Name | Summer Vacations for School 2026 |
| Article Category | School Holidays |
| Year | 2026 |
| Reason for Holidays | Heatwave and Extreme Temperatures |
| Affected Schools | CBSE, ICSE, Government and Private Schools |
State Wise Summer Vacation Schedule 2026
| State/Region | Vacation Period | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | May 11 to July 1, 2026 | Around 51 Days |
| Uttar Pradesh | May 20 to June 15, 2026 | 27 Days |
| Rajasthan | May 17 to June 20, 2026 | Around 35 Days |
| Bihar | June 1 to June 20, 2026 | 20 Days |
| Haryana | June 1 to June 30, 2026 | Around 30 Days |
| Telangana | April 24 to June 11, 2026 | Around 48 Days |
| Andhra Pradesh | April 24 to June 11, 2026 | Around 48 Days |
| Chhattisgarh | April 20 to June 15, 2026 | Around 56 Days |
| Odisha | From April 27, 2026 | Dates Revised |
| West Bengal | Partial District Closures | District Wise |
| Punjab | Phased Closures | Weather Based |
| Maharashtra | TBA | Morning Classes in Some Districts |
| Jharkhand | TBA | Morning Shift Implemented |
| Gujarat | TBA | Not Announced |
| Madhya Pradesh | TBA | Not Announced |
| Tamil Nadu | TBA | Not Announced |
| Kerala | TBA | Not Announced |
| Karnataka | TBA | Not Announced |
| Assam | TBA | Not Announced |
| Arunachal Pradesh | TBA | Not Announced |
| Manipur | TBA | Not Announced |
| Meghalaya | TBA | Not Announced |
| Mizoram | TBA | Not Announced |
| Nagaland | TBA | Not Announced |
| Tripura | TBA | Not Announced |
| Sikkim | TBA | Not Announced |
| Jammu and Kashmir | TBA | Not Announced |
| Himachal Pradesh | TBA | Not Announced |
| Uttarakhand | TBA | Not Announced |
| Goa | TBA | Not Announced |
Why Schools Are Extending Summer Holidays
The India Meteorological Department has predicted severe heatwave conditions in several states during the pre-monsoon season. Temperatures have already crossed 45 degrees Celsius in parts of North India. School authorities decided to extend vacations or revise school timings to reduce health risks for children.
Officials stated that students are more vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke during extreme weather conditions. Authorities also advised schools to avoid outdoor activities and sports during daytime hours.
Districts Adopting Morning School Timings
Several districts have shifted school operations to early morning schedules instead of complete closures. The revised timings generally operate between 7 AM and 12 Noon.
Districts and regions following revised schedules include:
- Noida
- Ghaziabad
- Parts of Rajasthan
- NCR Region
- Maharashtra districts
- Jharkhand districts
States Yet to Announce Summer Vacations 2026
Several states are yet to release official summer vacation schedules for schools. Authorities are currently monitoring weather conditions before issuing final notifications.
States where vacation dates remain pending include:
- Gujarat
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Assam
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Goa
- Madhya Pradesh
