School Holidays: When Will Summer Vacation Start In UP, Delhi, Bihar And Rajasthan? | Education and Career News
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School Summer Vacations: According to the UP Basic Education Council’s academic calendar, schools in the state will remain closed from May 20 to June 15.
Take a look at when will summer vacations begin in your state. (AI Image)
Severe heat and heatwaves continue to affect many parts of the country, worrying schoolchildren and parents. Light rain and changing weather over the past few days have brought some relief in parts of northern India, but this respite seems temporary. In view of the weather forecast and rising temperatures, several state governments have announced summer vacations for schools.
In some states, school timings have been shifted to morning hours. Students in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan are eagerly waiting for their summer holidays. Some states have already started their vacations, while others are likely to close schools next week. Find out when summer vacations will begin in your state.
When Will Summer Vacation Start In UP, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan?
This week, temperatures have fallen in several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Cold winds have been blowing in some areas, with rain, storms, and even hail reported in others. Children who were exhausted by the heat and eagerly awaiting summer vacation are now confused about their holiday dates due to the sudden drop in temperature.
Check out the current schedule for when summer vacations will begin in each state here:
Delhi: In the national capital, the mercury is steadily rising. By late April, temperatures had crossed 40 degrees. Although there has been some relief over the past two or three days, the weather may change at any time. Keeping this in mind, the Directorate of Education has announced summer vacations for Delhi schools from May 11 to June 30, 2026. Children will thus get a full 50-day break, and schools will reopen on July 1, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh: According to the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council’s academic calendar, government primary, upper primary, and composite schools in the state will remain closed from May 20 to June 15. Private schools plan to declare holidays around May 15 or May 20, depending on their own circumstances. However, if the heat intensifies, summer vacations may start earlier, or district magistrates may take decisions based on local weather conditions.
Rajasthan: According to the official calendar of the Rajasthan Education Department, schools will be closed from May 17 to June 20, 2026. Due to the intense heat, school timings have already been changed in many districts. As in previous years, summer vacations may be extended beyond June 20, with decisions often taken at the district level depending on the weather.
Bihar and Haryana: As per the Bihar Education Department’s calendar, summer vacations are scheduled from June 1 to June 20, 2026. In Haryana, schools are also expected to remain closed from June 1 to June 30. However, both states frequently extend holidays if the weather demands it.
West Bengal and Punjab: The West Bengal government has already declared summer holidays in all districts except hilly regions such as Darjeeling and Kalimpong. Punjab has also announced staggered holidays during May and June.
However, students must check with their teachers for the exact summer vacation 2026 dates. Holidays are often decided at the district or school level.
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