School holidays · India
Bihar · 2026
4 school breaks in Bihar during 2026. Longest is 40 days (Summer Holidays).
All 2026 school breaks
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Dec23
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
20d
May9
Summer HolidaysNow
May 9 – Jun 17 · 40 days
40d
Sep27
Autumn Holidays
Sep 27 – Oct 6 · 10 days
10d
Dec23
Winter Holidays
Dec 23 – Jan 11 · 20 days
20d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New year🌉 4d
14Makar Sankranti
23Basant Panchami📅 3d
24Karpuri Thakur Jayanti
26Republic Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New year
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
February 2026
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1Sant Ravidas Jayanthi
4Shab-e-barat
15Mahashivrathri
March 2026
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2Holika Dahan📅 3d
3Holi🌉 4d
4Holi
13Ramzan ka Antim Juma📅 3d
21Eid ul Fitr (Eid)
22Bihar Day
22Eid-ul-Fitr
26Emperor Ashoka Ashtami🌉 4d
27Ram Navami📅 3d
31Mahavir Jayanthi🌉 4d
2Bridge day → Holi
27Bridge day → Emperor Ashoka Ashtami
30Bridge day → Mahavir Jayanthi
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
14Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti🌉 4d
23Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanthi🌉 4d
25Janaki Navami
13Bridge day → Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti
24Bridge day → Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanthi
May 2026
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1May Day📅 3d
1Buddha Purnima📅 3d
26Eid-uz-Zoha (Bakrid)🌉 4d
28Id-ul-Joha (Bakrid)🌉 4d
25Bridge day → Eid-uz-Zoha (Bakrid)
29Bridge day → Id-ul-Joha (Bakrid)
9–Jun 17Summer Holidays
June 2026
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18Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti🌉 4d
26Muharram📅 3d
27Muharram
29Kabir Jayanthi📅 3d
19Bridge day → Anugrah Narayan Sinha Jayanti
July 2026
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August 2026
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4Chehallum🌉 4d
15Independence Day
24Antim Sawan Somvar📅 3d
26Hazrat Muhammad Sahib Birthday
28Raksha Bandhan📅 3d
3Bridge day → Chehallum
September 2026
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4Shri Krishna Janmashtami📅 3d
14Hartalika Teej Vrat📅 3d
17Vishwakarma Puja🌉 4d
25Anant Chaturdashi📅 3d
18Bridge day → Vishwakarma Puja
27–Oct 6Autumn Holidays
October 2026
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2Gandhi Jayanti📅 3d
4Jivitputrika Vrat
11Durga Puja Kalash Sthapana
11Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti
17Durga Puja (Ekadashi)
18Durga Puja (Ekadashi)
19Durga Puja (Ekadashi)📅 3d
20Durga Puja (Ekadashi)🌉 4d
21Durga Puja (Ekadashi)
21ShriKrishna Singh Jayanti
19Bridge day → Durga Puja (Ekadashi)
November 2026
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8Diwali
10Chitragupta Pooja / Bhai Dooj🌉 4d
14Chhath Puja
15Chhath Puja
16Chhath Puja📅 3d
9Bridge day → Chitragupta Pooja / Bhai Dooj
December 2026
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3Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jayanti🌉 4d
24Christmas Eve🌉 4d
25Christmas Day📅 3d
4Bridge day → Dr. Rajendra Prasad Jayanti
25Bridge day → Christmas Eve
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
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Jan1
New year
Jan14
Makar Sankranti
Jan23
Basant Panchami
Jan24
Karpuri Thakur Jayanti
Jan26
Republic Day
Feb1
Sant Ravidas Jayanthi
Feb4
Shab-e-barat
Feb15
Mahashivrathri
Mar2
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Important school holiday information · India
General information
- •Based on Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) schedule for central government schools. Actual dates may vary depending on the state and school type (government, Private, CBSE, ICSE).
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Bihar 2026?
Bihar schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Bihar have in 2026?
Bihar schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Bihar 2026?
The winter school break in Bihar runs December 23, 2025 – January 11, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Bihar 2026?
The summer school break in Bihar runs May 9, 2026 – June 17, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Bihar 2026?
The autumn school break in Bihar runs September 27, 2026 – October 6, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Bihar. See the source link below for the official publication.