📅 School Festival & Holiday Calendar 2026

Month-wise important festivals, national holidays & school observances (India)

January – New Year & Harvest

01 January – New Year’s Day

Celebration of new calendar year. Many schools may organise assemblies or welcome programs.

13 January – Lohri

Harvest festival marking end of winter celebrations.

14 January – Makar Sankranti / Pongal

Seasonal festival celebrating the sun’s northward journey. Cultural activities possible.

23 January – Vasant Panchami

Festival of knowledge, arts and learning (Goddess Saraswati Puja).

26 January – Republic Day (National Holiday)

National holiday and flag-hoisting ceremony in schools.

February – Culture & Spirit

15 February – Maha Shivaratri

Festival honouring Lord Shiva with fasting, prayers and cultural awareness.

March – Spring & Celebration

03–04 March – Holi

Festival of colours marking the arrival of spring.

20–21 March – Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative)

End of Ramadan. Date depends on moon sighting; mark as tentative.

26 March – Ram Navami

Celebration of Lord Rama’s birth with moral values teachings.

April – Reflection & Values

03 April – Good Friday

Day of reflection and compassion, some schools remain closed.

10 April – Mahavir Jayanti

Jain festival promoting peace and non-violence.

May – Awareness & Respect

01 May – Labour Day & Buddha Purnima

Labour Day & Buddha Purnima focusing on dignity of work and compassion.

27 May – Eid-ul-Adha (Tentative)

Festival of sacrifice; check official moon sighting.

June – Respect & Understanding

26 June – Muharram

Islamic observance of remembrance and discipline.

July – Teachers & Guidance

29 July – Guru Purnima

Day to honour teachers and mentors.

August – Patriotism & Bonds

15 August – Independence Day (National Holiday)

Flag hoisting and patriotic programs in all schools.

26 August – Milad-un-Nabi (Tentative)

Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (date may vary).

28 August – Raksha Bandhan

Celebration of sibling bond.

September – Unity & Values

04 September – Janmashtami

Festival celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth.

14 September – Ganesh Chaturthi

Festival of new beginnings and wisdom.

05 September – Teachers’ Day

Honouring teachers and education (school observance).

October – Values & Leaders

02 October – Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday)

Celebration of truth, non-violence and civic responsibility.

20 October – Dussehra

Victory of good over evil with cultural activities.

14 October – Hindi Diwas

Celebration of Hindi language and literature.

November – Light, Service & Joy

08 November – Diwali

Festival of lights and knowledge.

24 November – Guru Nanak Jayanti

Celebration of Sikh spiritual teachings.

14 November – Children’s Day

Honouring children and childhood (school observance).

December – Joy & Reflection

25 December – Christmas (National Holiday)

Festival of joy, kindness and sharing.

This calendar is a **2026 reference guide**. Some festival dates (especially Islamic / lunar) may vary based on moon sightings or state notifications.