School summer holidays in 2026
School summer holidays in 2026: Several states have announced extended summer vacations for schools after the India Meteorological Department warned that heat wave conditions are expected to intensify between May and June. Temperatures have already crossed 45 degrees Celsius in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana, prompting authorities to close schools early or revise timings for students.The decisions apply to CBSE, ICSE, government and private schools. Authorities have advised children and senior citizens to stay indoors during afternoon hours. In several districts, schools have shifted to morning schedules to reduce exposure to extreme temperatures as heat wave conditions continue in northern and central India.State wise summer vacation schedule
West Bengal has already closed schools in several districts except Darjeeling and Kalampong. Punjab is following a phased closure depending on weather conditions. Odisha has extended the holidays from April 27 after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s approval. Schools in Chhattisgarh are closed from April 20 to June 15, while Andhra Pradesh has imposed holidays from April 24 to June 11 and warned private schools against holding classes during the holidays.Several districts in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Noida and Ghaziabad have started morning classes running between 7 am and noon. Rajasthan and parts of NCR also adopted revised timetables for students to avoid the afternoon heat.Why Kids Have a Hard Time Going Back to SchoolChildren often have difficulty returning to school after a long summer vacation because their routines change significantly during the holidays. Many people go to bed later, wake up later in the morning and spend more time in leisure activities, travel and unrestricted sports.Back to school also brings back homework, exams, classroom discipline and fixed schedules. Some children experience stress related to academic expectations after several weeks away from school. Poor sleep patterns can make school mornings difficult during the early weeks after reopening.Summer vacations also create an emotional attachment to recreational activities and family outings. Returning to a regular school routine after long breaks can therefore be a challenge for many students of different age groups.
