Odisha School Holiday List 2026, Month-Wise Holidays
Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, has released the official academic calendar for 2026. The schedule details state-wide school breaks, including Summer Vacation from May 6 to June 17, 2026, Puja Vacation in October, and Winter Vacation in December, along with regional and national festival dates.
Nidhi Gupta2 Nov, 2026
The Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, released the official school holiday list for the calendar year 2026 on December 15, 2025. The notification includes national holidays, religious festivals, regional celebrations and school vacation dates.
Students, parents and teachers can check the Odisha School Holiday List 2026 to plan their academic schedules and holidays. Important occasions include Makar Sankranti, Holi, Utkal Divas, Rath Yatra, Nuakhai, Durga Puja and Christmas.
The Odisha school holiday calendar 2026 also includes summer vacation from May 6 to June 17, Puja vacation from October 17 to October 26 and winter vacation from December 23 to December 31.
Odisha School Holiday List 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Odisha |
| Year | 2026 |
| Holiday List | Odisha School Holiday List 2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Applicable Institutions | Secondary Schools |
| Holiday Categories | National, Religious and Regional |
| Summer Vacation | May 6 to June 17, 2026 |
| Puja Vacation | October 17 to October 26, 2026 |
| Winter Vacation | December 23 to December 31, 2026 |
| Total Holidays | 82 days (as stated in the notification) |
Odisha School Holiday List 2026: Month-Wise Details
The following tables provide the complete month-wise Odisha school holiday list for 2026, including important festivals, national occasions and vacation periods. Students can also explore Odisha Board study resources to access syllabus, notes, model papers and other academic updates.
January 2026 Holidays in Odisha
January includes New Year's Day, Makar Sankranti, Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti and Republic Day.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti |
| 23 January 2026 | Friday | Subash Chandra Bose Jayanti / Vir Surendra Sai Jayanti / Basanta Panchami |
| 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
February 2026 Holidays in Odisha
No separate general school holiday is listed for February 2026 in the official secondary school holiday notification.
March 2026 Holidays in Odisha
March includes important religious festivals such as Dola Purnima, Holi, Id-Ul-Fitr and Sri Ram Navami.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | Tuesday | Dola Purnima |
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Id-Ul-Fitr |
| 27 March 2026 | Friday | Sri Ram Navami |
April 2026 Holidays in Odisha
April is important for Odisha's foundation day celebrations and other religious occasions. Utkal Divas, Good Friday and Maha Vishuva Sankranti are included in the holiday calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Utkal Divas |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Maha Vishuva Sankranti / Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
May 2026 Holidays in Odisha
May includes Buddha Purnima and the beginning of the summer vacation in Odisha schools.
Class 10 students can check the Odisha Board Class 10 syllabus and exam resources to understand the subjects and topics covered in the academic session.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima / Pandit Raghunath Murmu's Birthday |
| 6 May 2026 | Wednesday | Summer Vacation Begins |
June 2026 Holidays in Odisha
The summer vacation continues until June 17, 2026. Muharram is another important holiday listed during this month.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 6 May to 17 June 2026 | Wednesday to Wednesday | Summer Vacation |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram |
July 2026 Holidays in Odisha
July includes Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra, two important religious occasions associated with Lord Jagannath.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | Thursday | Rath Yatra |
| 24 July 2026 | Friday | Bahuda Yatra |
August 2026 Holidays in Odisha
August includes Independence Day, the Birthday of Prophet Mohammad and Jhulana Purnima/Rakshya Bandhan.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| 26 August 2026 | Wednesday | Birthday of Prophet Mohammad |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Jhulana Purnima / Rakshya Bandhan |
September 2026 Holidays in Odisha
September features Janmashtami, Ganesh Puja and Nuakhai. The day following Nuakhai is also included in the official holiday calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami |
| 14 September 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Puja |
| 15 September 2026 | Tuesday | Nuakhai |
| 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | Day Following Nuakhai |
October 2026 Holidays in Odisha
October includes Gandhi Jayanti, Mahalaya and the Puja vacation. Students will get a break during the Durga Puja festive period.
Students preparing for board examinations can practise using Odisha Board Class 10 previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | Mahalaya |
| 17 October to 26 October 2026 | Saturday to Monday | Puja Vacation |
November 2026 Holidays in Odisha
Rahas Purnima is the major festival listed in the November 2026 school holiday calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Rahas Purnima |
December 2026 Holidays in Odisha
December includes Prathamastami and the winter vacation. Students will receive a break towards the end of the calendar year.
| Date | Day | Holiday / Festival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2026 | Tuesday | Prathamastami |
| 23 December to 31 December 2026 | Wednesday to Thursday | Winter Vacation / Break |
Odisha School Vacation 2026: Summer, Puja and Winter Break
The official Odisha school holiday calendar includes three major vacation periods during 2026. Students can check the dates below.
| Vacation | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Vacation | 6 May 2026 | 17 June 2026 |
| Puja Vacation | 17 October 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
| Winter Vacation | 23 December 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
Important Guidelines for Odisha School Holidays 2026
The Directorate of Secondary Education has provided certain guidelines regarding school holidays and local observances.
1. Local Holidays in Odisha Schools
Schools can observe local holidays according to their requirements after obtaining prior permission from the District Education Officer. The notification provides two local holidays, including any local holiday declared by the RDC.
2. National Days to Be Observed in Schools
Basanta Panchami, Netaji Jayanti, Republic Day, Utkal Divas, Independence Day, Ganesh Puja and Gandhi Jayanti must be observed in all schools.
3. Optional Holidays
Schools must prepare an annual programme for optional holidays according to the Optional Holiday List published by the Government of Odisha.
4. Visitors' Holiday
An unavailed Visitors' Holiday can be taken before the X-Mass holidays with permission from the District Education Officer.
Students looking for structured learning support can explore Odisha Board online batches for Classes 9 to 12 by Physics Wallah.
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