
With the beginning of a new academic year, students, parents, and teachers eagerly look forward to the updated holiday calendar. The Complete List of School Holidays in Rajasthan 2026 helps in planning study schedules, travel plans, and festive breaks efficiently.
The holiday list includes national holidays, festival-based holidays, and gazetted holidays applicable across schools. While seasonal vacations like summer and winter breaks are expected around May–June and December–January, this calendar provides a clear overview of important holidays throughout the year.
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The Rajasthan School Holiday List 2026 includes month-wise holidays covering festivals and important occasions. Below is the detailed calendar:
These holidays allow students to start the academic year with festive breaks and national observances.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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January 1, 2026 |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
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January 14 |
Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti/Pongal |
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January 23 |
Friday |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti |
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January 26 |
Monday |
Republic Day |
February includes key cultural and religious celebrations. Though fewer in number, these holidays hold significant importance for students and schools.
|
Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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February 14 |
Saturday |
Vasant Panchami |
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January 15 |
Sunday |
Maha Shivratri |
March is a festive month with major celebrations like Holi. It also includes seasonal observances, giving students short breaks during exam preparation time.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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March 3 |
Tuesday |
Holika Dahan |
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March 4 |
Wednesday |
Makar Sankranti/Pongal |
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March 5 |
Thursday |
Holi |
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March 20 |
Friday |
March Equinox (School Holiday is an exception) |
These holidays provide a balanced break period during the early academic months.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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April 2 |
Thursday |
Ram Navami |
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April 6 |
Monday |
Mahavir Jayanti |
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April 10 |
Friday |
Good Friday |
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April 14 |
Tuesday |
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti |
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April 18 |
Saturday |
Easter (restricted/optional school and office holiday) |
May generally marks the beginning of summer vacations in many schools.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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May 1 |
Friday |
Labour Day/Maharashtra Day |
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May 25 |
Monday |
Buddha Purnima |
June mainly includes religious observances and overlaps with summer vacations in most schools.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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June 17 |
Wednesday |
Bakrid/Eid-al-Adha (dates can vary as per the moon sighting) |
July has limited holidays but includes important religious observances.
|
Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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July 17 |
Friday |
Muharram |
August is a significant month with national pride and cultural celebrations
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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August 15 |
Saturday |
Independence Day |
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August 19 |
Wednesday |
Raksha Bandhan |
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August 28 |
Friday |
Janmashtami |
September includes cultural and regional festivals, offering short breaks during the academic schedule.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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September 5 |
Saturday |
Teacher's Day |
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September 23 |
Wednesday |
Onam |
October is one of the most festive months with major celebrations like Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti, giving students multiple holidays.
|
Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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October 2 |
Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti |
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October 19 |
Monday |
Dussehra |
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October 24 |
Saturday |
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti |
November brings the festive spirit of Diwali along with other important cultural celebrations.
|
Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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November 8 |
Sunday |
Diwali |
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November 10 |
Tuesday |
Govardhan Puja |
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November 11 |
Wednesday |
Bhai Dooj |
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November 24 |
Tuesday |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
December marks the end of the year with festive celebrations and winter holidays, providing students with a relaxing break.
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Date |
Day |
Festival/Occasion |
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December 25 |
Friday |
Christmas Day |
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December 31 |
Thursday |
New Year's Eve (Bank Holiday) |
Gazetted holidays are officially declared holidays applicable across government institutions and followed by most schools. These holidays include major national and religious events.
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Rajasthan School Holiday 2026: Gazetted Holidays |
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S.No |
Occasion |
Date |
Day |
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01 |
New Year |
01-01-2026 |
Thursday |
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02 |
Guru Govind Singh Jayanti |
05-01-2026 |
Monday |
|
03 |
Makar Sankranti (As per Collector's order) |
14-01-2026 |
Wednesday |
|
04 |
Maha Shivratri |
15-02-2026 |
Sunday |
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05 |
Holi |
03-03-2026 |
Tuesday |
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06 |
Dhulandi |
04-03-2026 |
Wednesday |
|
07 |
Sheetla Ashtmi |
11-03-2026 |
Wednesday |
|
08 |
Chetichand |
20-03-2026 |
Friday |
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09 |
Id-Ul-Fitr |
21-03-2026 |
Saturday |
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10 |
Ram Navmi |
27-03-2026 |
Friday |
|
11 |
Shri Mahaveer Jayanti |
31-03-2026 |
Tuesday |
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12 |
Navratra Sthapana |
19-03-2026 |
Thursday |
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13 |
Durga Ashtami |
19-10-2026 |
Monday |
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14 |
Maha Navami |
19-10-2026 |
Monday |
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15 |
Vijaydashmi |
20-10-2026 |
Tuesday |
|
16 |
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
24-11-2026 |
Tuesday |
|
17 |
Christmas |
25-12-2026 |
Thursday |
Apart from listed holidays, students can expect the following vacations:
Summer Vacation: 38 Days (Expected)
Diwali Break: 6 Days (Expected from 07-10-2026)
Winter Break: December 25, 2025 to January 5, 2026
These breaks provide extended time for relaxation and planning extracurricular activities.