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WBBSE School Holiday List 2026 – The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officially released the Model Holiday List for the Academic Year 2026. This notification outlines the schedule for all recognised Government, Government-sponsored, and Government-aided schools across West Bengal, including Junior High, Secondary, and Higher Secondary institutions. WBBSE 2026 holiday list.
📅 WBBSE Model Holiday List 2026 (Official) The total number of holidays for the academic year 2026 is capped at 65 days. The list is divided into three terms.
WBBSE School Holiday List 2026 Released
WBBSE 2026 holiday list
Phase 1: January to April 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion | No. of Days | Remarks |
| 01.01.2026 | Thursday | English New Year | 1 | Holiday |
| 12.01.2026 | Monday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | 1 | Holiday |
| 22.01.2026 | Thursday | Day before Saraswati Puja | 1 | Holiday |
| 23.01.2026 | Friday | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | 1 | Observation Day (No classes, attendance mandatory) |
| 26.01.2026 | Monday | Republic Day | 1 | Observation Day (No classes, attendance mandatory) |
| 04.02.2026 | Wednesday | Shab-e-Barat | 1 | Holiday |
| 14.02.2026 | Saturday | Thakur Panchanan Barma’s Birthday | 1 | Holiday |
| 15.02.2026 | Sunday | Shivaratri | – | Sunday |
| 03.03.2026 | Tuesday | Dol Yatra | 1 | Holiday |
| 04.03.2026 | Wednesday | Holi (Day after Dol Yatra) | 1 | Holiday |
| 17.03.2026 | Tuesday | Sri Sri Harichand Thakur’s Birthday | 1 | Holiday |
| 20.03.2026 | Friday | Day before Eid-ul-Fitr | 1 | Holiday |
| 21.03.2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | 1 | Holiday |
| 26.03.2026 | Thursday | Ram Navami | 1 | Holiday |
| 31.03.2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | 1 | Holiday |
| 03.04.2026 | Friday | Good Friday | 1 | Holiday |
| 14.04.2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday | 1 | Holiday |
| 15.04.2026 | Wednesday | Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh) | 1 | Holiday |
Phase 2: May to August 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion | No. of Days | Remarks |
| 01.05.2026 | Friday | May Day, Buddha Purnima & Pt. Raghunath Murmu’s Birthday | 1 | Holiday |
| 09.05.2026 | Saturday | Rabindra Jayanti | 1 | Holiday |
| 11.05.2026 – 16.05.2026 | Mon-Sat | Summer Vacation | 6 | Holiday |
| 26.05.2026 | Tuesday | Day before Eid-ud-Zoha (Bakrid) | 1 | Holiday |
| 27.05.2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ud-Zoha (Bakrid) | 1 | Holiday |
| 26.06.2026 | Friday | Muharram | 1 | Holiday |
| 16.07.2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra | 1 | Holiday |
| 15.08.2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | 1 | Observation Day (No classes, attendance mandatory) |
| 26.08.2026 | Wednesday | Fateha-Dwaz-Dahum | 1 | Holiday |
| 28.08.2026 | Friday | Rakhi Bandhan | 1 | Holiday |
Phase 3: September to December 2026
| Date | Day | Occasion | No. of Days | Remarks |
| 04.09.2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | 1 | Holiday |
| 17.09.2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | 1 | Holiday |
| 02.10.2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | 1 | Holiday |
| 10.10.2026 | Saturday | Mahalaya | 1 | Holiday |
| 15.10.2026 – 12.11.2026 | Thu-Thu | Puja Vacation (Maha Chaturthi to day after Bhatridwitiya) | 25 | Holiday (Excluding Sundays) |
| 15.11.2026 | Sunday | Birsa Munda’s Birthday & Chhath Puja | – | Sunday |
| 16.11.2026 | Monday | Chhath Puja (Additional Day) | 1 | Holiday |
| 24.11.2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak’s Birthday & Parshwanath’s Rath Yatra | 1 | Holiday |
| 25.12.2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | 1 | Holiday |
| – | – | Headmaster’s Discretion | 1 | To be decided by school authority |
Total Holidays: 65 Days (17 + 15 + 33)
📢 Important Notes & Sectional Holidays
Mandatory Observation Days
Schools must remain open for observation on the following days. [cite_start]All teachers, staff, and students must attend, but no regular classes will be held:
- 23rd January: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
- 26th January: Republic Day
- 15th August: Independence Day
- 5th September: Teachers’ Day (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s Birthday)
- 26th September: Pt. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s Birthday
Note: For the observation days listed above, the “West Bengal Gazette Notification No. 214-SE” rules regarding attendance apply.
Restricted / Sectional Holidays
The following holidays apply only to specific communities or regions:
- 13 July (Mon): Poet Bhanu Bhakta’s Birthday (Darjeeling & Kalimpong only).
- 01 Feb (Sun): Guru Ravidas Birthday (for followers) & Bir Chilarai Birthday (North Bengal districts only).
- 04 April (Sat): Easter Saturday (for Christians).
- 30 June (Tue): Hul Diwas (for Adivasi Santhal community).
- Karam Puja: To be observed as per State Government declaration.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many total holidays are there in the 2026 school year?
A: There are a total of 65 holidays in the 2026 academic year, including Summer and Puja vacations.
Q2: When does the Summer Vacation 2026 start for West Bengal schools?
A: The Summer Vacation is scheduled from May 11, 2026 (Monday) to May 16, 2026 (Saturday), totaling 6 days.
Q3: How long is the Puja Vacation in 2026?
A: The Puja Vacation is 25 days long (excluding Sundays), starting from October 15, 2026 (Maha Chaturthi) and ending on November 12, 2026.
Q4: Can schools change the holiday dates?
A: Yes. This is a “Model” list. Schools may adjust dates based on geographical features, local festivals, or natural disasters, provided they obtain approval from the School Managing Committee (SMC) or Administrator. [cite_start]However, the total holidays must not exceed 65 days.
Q5: Is attendance mandatory on January 23rd and January 26th?
A: Yes. These are marked as “Observation Days.” [cite_start]Students and staff must attend school to observe the occasion, though regular classes will not be held.
Q6: Are there any holidays for exams or evaluations?
A: No evaluations (exams) can be scheduled on declared Sectional/Community holidays.
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