CBSE Holiday List 2025–26: Month-Wise Calendar & PDF Download

Stay ahead with the CBSE School Holiday List 2025–26! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has outlined a comprehensive schedule of holidays for the academic year (April 2025–March 2026), applicable to all CBSE-affiliated schools and government schools. This month-wise holiday list includes compulsory holidays, national celebrations, and regional variations. It will help students, parents, and educators to plan effectively. Whether you are thinking of taking study breaks or family outings, we’ve got you covered. Download our free CBSE Holiday Calendar PDF to stay organized!

Month-Wise CBSE Holiday List 2025–26

Below is the complete holiday schedule for the CBSE academic year, combining compulsory/gazetted holidays, restricted holidays, celebrations, and regional variations:

State-Wise Regional Holidays in CBSE Schools

Some CBSE holidays vary regionally. Here's a snapshot of state-specific holidays that may apply in addition to national ones:

• North India (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh):
  • Chhath Puja: October 27, 2025 (Monday)
    • A significant festival in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, involving sun worship and river rituals over four days. Schools in these states often close for 1–2 days, especially on the main day of Sandhya Argh.
• Kerala:
  • Onam: Typically in August/September, around August 28–September 6, 2025
    • Celebrates the harvest and the return of King Mahabali, with flower carpets (pookalam), boat races, and feasts. Schools in Kerala often close for up to 4–5 days during this period.
• Assam:
  • Bihu (Rongali Bihu): April 13–15, 2025 (Sunday–Tuesday)
    • A harvest festival marking the Assamese New Year, with traditional dances (Bihu dance) and feasts. Schools may organize cultural events or close for 1–2 days.
• Tamil Nadu:
  • Pongal: January 14–16, 2025 (Tuesday–Thursday, coincides with Makar Sankranti)
    • A harvest festival involving cooking sweet rice (pongal) and honoring cattle. Schools in Tamil Nadu typically close for 2–3 days, aligning with the national Makar Sankranti holiday.
• Chhattisgarh:
  • Raksha Bandhan: August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
    • Celebrates sibling bonds with rakhi-tying ceremonies. Note: Falls on a Saturday, so schools may not grant an additional day off.
• West Bengal:
  • Durga Puja: September 27–October 2, 2025 (Saturday–Thursday, includes Dussehra)
    • A major festival involving worship of Goddess Durga, with pandal-hopping and idol immersion. Schools in West Bengal often close for 5–6 days from Panchami to Dashami.
  • Kali Puja: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)
    • Celebrated a day after Diwali, involving worship of Goddess Kali with lamps and fireworks. Schools may close for a day or organize evening events.
• Maharashtra:
  • Gudi Padwa: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
    • The Marathi New Year, marked by raising a gudi (flag) and eating shrikhand-puri. As it falls just before the academic year starts, schools may hold celebrations on April 1, 2025.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
    • Particularly significant in Maharashtra, with extended celebrations until Anant Chaturdashi (September 6, 2025, Saturday). Schools may close for 1–2 days during immersion.
• Gujarat:
  • Navratri: September 22–30, 2025 (Monday–Tuesday)
    • A nine-night festival of dance (garba and dandiya) leading up to Dussehra. Schools in Gujarat may close on key days like the eighth or ninth day (September 29–30, 2025) or organize cultural events.
  • Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti): January 14, 2025 (Tuesday)
    • Known for kite-flying festivals in Gujarat, often extending to January 15, 2025 (Wednesday). Schools may close for an additional day or host kite-flying events.
• Andhra Pradesh/Telangana:
  • Sankranti: January 14–16, 2025 (Tuesday–Thursday, coincides with Makar Sankranti)
    • Similar to Pongal, this harvest festival involves decorating homes and cooking traditional dishes. Schools typically close for 2–3 days.
  • Ugadi: March 30, 2025 (Sunday)
    • The Telugu New Year, marked with special meals and prayers. Schools may hold events on the first school day of the academic year.
• Punjab:
  • Lohri: January 13, 2025 (Monday); January 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
    • A harvest festival with bonfires, folk songs, and dances, especially for Punjab’s Sikh and Hindu communities. Schools may organize cultural programs.
  • Baisakhi: April 13, 2025 (Sunday)
    • Celebrates the Sikh New Year and harvest season, with bhangra dances and fairs. Schools may hold events on the following Monday.
• Rajasthan:
  • Teej (Hariyali Teej): August 2, 2025 (Saturday)
    • A festival for women, involving swings, songs, and fasting. Schools in Rajasthan may organize cultural events. Note: Falls on a Saturday.
  • Gangaur: April 8–9, 2025 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
    • A spring festival for married women, with processions and worship of Goddess Gauri. Schools may close for a day or host events.
• Odisha:
  • Ratha Yatra: June 27, 2025 (Friday)
    • A major festival in Puri, Odisha, involving chariot processions of Lord Jagannath. Schools in Odisha may close for a day or organize cultural programs.

Download CBSE Holiday List 2025-26 PDF

Stay organized with our free CBSE Holiday Calendar 2025–26! Download the PDF here to keep track of all holidays and plan your year effectively.

Conclusion

The CBSE School Holiday List 2025–26 offers a perfect blend of cultural, national, and regional celebrations, giving students and families ample opportunities to rest, celebrate, and plan. For more details on the CBSE Academic Calendar, including exam and vacation schedules, check our comprehensive guide here. Have questions? Drop a comment below!