April 2026 school holidays: The academic year 2026-27 is expected to start in April, with school holidays associated with national and regional festivals. Educational institutions in several states have started preparations to begin in April, observing the scheduled holidays.April has a mix of gazetted and regional holidays, which affect school functions in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. While the number of holidays varies, more than one date falls on a weekend.Major holidays are scheduled till April.The holiday season starts in early April. April 1 marks the beginning of the year of closure of commercial banks. After this, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on April 2 in many states.
Good Friday is observed across the country on April 3, due to which most schools and colleges are closed. Easter Sunday falls on April 5 and is observed as a public holiday.Mid-month celebrations include Baisakhi on April 13, which is celebrated across northern India. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated as a public holiday all over the country on 14th. Regional celebrations include Baisakhi and Vishu on the same day.Other regional celebrations on April 15 include Bohag Bihu and Himachal Day. Chandrasekhar Jayanti is celebrated as a regional public holiday on 17th.Commencement of new academic sessionApril marks the beginning of the new academic session for schools in India. Students move on to the next academic level. They get the new academic syllabus and learn about the new academic time table.In the initial weeks, the focus is on providing new academic books to the students. It is also important to establish cognitive habits during this time.Summer vacation timeline and adjustmentsRising temperatures in the latter part of April are a reason for some states to adjust timetables or start summer vacations earlier. The bulk of the vacation is expected to begin from mid-May, with a duration of 30 to 45 days.Boards such as CBSE, ICSE, and state governments publish separate holiday calendars, which are also followed by private schools. In most areas, schools are closed during May and June, with reopening scheduled between June and early July, depending on the weather.Regional variations in celebrating holidaysHolidays vary from state to state due to the presence of regional festivals. Baisakhi is an important festival in the northern part of India, while Pohela Bushakh is celebrated in West Bengal. Tamil New Year festivals affect school closures in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while Bohag Bihu is an important festival in the state of Assam.
