School holidays · India
West Bengal · 2026
4 school breaks in West Bengal 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
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January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
12Birthday of Swami Vivekananda📅 3d
23Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday📅 3d
23Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami)📅 3d
26Republic Day📅 3d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
February 2026
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3Doljatra🌉 4d
21Eid-Ul-Fitr
26Ram Navami🌉 4d
31Mahavir Jayanti🌉 4d
2Bridge day → Doljatra
27Bridge day → Ram Navami
30Bridge day → Mahavir Jayanti
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
14Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar🌉 4d
15Bengali New Year (Nababarsha)
13Bridge day → Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
May 2026
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1May Day📅 3d
1Buddha Purnima📅 3d
9Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore
27Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid)
9–Jun 17Summer Holidays
June 2026
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15Independence Day
September 2026
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4Janmashtami📅 3d
27–Oct 6Autumn Holidays
October 2026
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2Gandhi Jayanti📅 3d
10Mahalaya
19Durga Puja – Maha Ashtami📅 3d
20Durga Puja – Maha Navami🌉 4d
21Durga Puja – Vijayadashami
19Bridge day → Durga Puja – Maha Navami
November 2026
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11Bhratridwitiya
24Guru Nanak Jayanti🌉 4d
23Bridge day → Guru Nanak Jayanti
December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
23–Jan 11Winter Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Jan12
Birthday of Swami Vivekananda
Jan23
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Birthday
Jan23
Saraswati Puja (Sree Panchami)
Jan26
Republic Day
Mar3
Doljatra
Mar21
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Mar26
Ram Navami
Mar31
Mahavir Jayanti
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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 West Bengal 2026?
West Bengal 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 West Bengal have in 2026?
West Bengal 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 West Bengal 2026?
The winter school break in West Bengal runs December 23, 2025 – January 11, 2026.
When is the summer school break in West Bengal 2026?
The summer school break in West Bengal runs May 9, 2026 – June 17, 2026.
When is the autumn school break in West Bengal 2026?
The autumn school break in West Bengal 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 West Bengal. See the source link below for the official publication.