School holidays · India
Punjab · 2026
4 school breaks in Punjab 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 Day🌉 4d
13Lohri🌉 4d
17Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji
23Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji📅 3d
26Republic Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year Day
12Bridge day → Lohri
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
February 2026
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1Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji
15Maha Shivratri
March 2026
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4Holi
4Hola Mohalla
8International Women's Day
21Id-ul-Fitr
23Shaheedi Diwas of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru📅 3d
26Ram Navami🌉 4d
31Mahavir Jayanti🌉 4d
27Bridge day → Ram Navami
30Bridge day → Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
8Birthday of Sri Guru Nabha Dass Ji
14Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar🌉 4d
19Birthday of Lord Parshuram Ji
13Bridge day → Vaisakhi / Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
May 2026
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1May Day📅 3d
1Buddha Purnima📅 3d
27Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
9–Jun 17Summer Holidays
June 2026
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18Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji🌉 4d
25Nirjala Ekadashi🌉 4d
26Muharram📅 3d
29Kabir Jayanti📅 3d
29Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji📅 3d
19Bridge day → Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjun Dev Ji
26Bridge day → Nirjala Ekadashi
July 2026
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31Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh📅 3d
August 2026
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15Independence Day
26Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Id-e-Milad)
September 2026
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4Janam Ashtami📅 3d
5Birthday of Baba Jiwan Singh Ji
12Pehla Parkash Utsav Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji / Saragarhi Day
15Samvatsari Diwas🌉 4d
20Birthday of Baba Sri Chand Ji
25Anant Chaturdashi📅 3d
28Birthday of S. Bhagat Singh Ji📅 3d
14Bridge day → Samvatsari Diwas
27–Oct 6Autumn Holidays
October 2026
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2Gandhi Jayanti📅 3d
11Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
16Birthday of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Ji📅 3d
20Dussehra🌉 4d
26Birthday of Maharishi Valmiki Ji📅 3d
27Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji🌉 4d
29Karva Chauth🌉 4d
19Bridge day → Dussehra
26Bridge day → Birthday of Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji
30Bridge day → Karva Chauth
November 2026
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1New Punjab Day
8Diwali
9Vishwakarma Day📅 3d
9Govardhan Pooja📅 3d
11Guru Gaddi Diwas Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
15Chhath Pooja
16Martyrdom Day of S. Kartar Singh Sarabha Ji📅 3d
20Birthday of Sant Nam Dev Ji📅 3d
24Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji🌉 4d
23Bridge day → Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
December 2026
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14Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji📅 3d
25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib
27Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib
28Shaheedi Sabha, Shri Fatehgarh Sahib📅 3d
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
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Jan1
New Year Day
Jan13
Lohri
Jan17
Nirwan Diwas of Bhagwan Adinath Ji
Jan23
Basant Panchami / Birthday of Satguru Ram Singh Ji
Jan26
Republic Day
Feb1
Birthday of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji
Feb15
Maha Shivratri
Mar4
Holi
Mar4
Hola Mohalla
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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 Punjab 2026?
Punjab 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 Punjab have in 2026?
Punjab 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 Punjab 2026?
The winter school break in Punjab runs December 23, 2025 – January 11, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Punjab 2026?
The summer school break in Punjab runs May 9, 2026 – June 17, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in Punjab 2026?
The autumn school break in Punjab 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 Punjab. See the source link below for the official publication.