Bengaluru School Holiday List 2026 (Updated)

The Bengaluru School Holiday List 2026 is now official. Schools in Bengaluru (BBMP limits and Greater Bengaluru) follow the Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Karnataka model calendar for the academic session 2026-27. This applies to all government, government-aided, model schools, and recognised private unaided schools (Primary to Higher Secondary) under the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB).

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Important Note: This is the official model holiday & academic calendar for Bengaluru schools. Schools reopen on 29 May 2026. Moon-sighting festival dates (Eid-ul-Fitr, Bakrid, Muharram, etc.) are tentative and subject to government notification. CBSE and ICSE schools in areas like Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala, Indiranagar, or Sarjapur Road may have minor variations but must follow the core gazetted holidays. Always check your school notice board or the latest circular on schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.

Key Highlights – Bengaluru School Holidays 2026-27

• Total Gazetted Holidays: 22–25 days (mandatory)
• Major Vacations: Summer (25 days), Dasara (19 days – longest festive break), Diwali Break (3 days), Winter Break (10 days)
• Total Non-Working Days: Approximately 75–85 days (including Sundays & vacations)
• Academic Session 2026-27: Reopens 29 May 2026
• Special Focus for Bengaluru: Extended Dasara holiday for family travel; heavy emphasis on Karnataka festivals like Ugadi, Basava Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ayudha Pooja, Vijayadashami, and Kannada Rajyotsava
• Applicability: All schools in Bengaluru under Karnataka Department of School Education
  
  

Bengaluru School Major Vacation Schedule 2026-27

Pro Tip for Bengaluru Parents: The 19-day Dasara vacation (October 2026) is perfect for outstation travel or family functions. Avoid peak traffic on Outer Ring Road and Nice Road during festive reopenings.

Bengaluru School Holiday List 2026

*Dates tentative and subject to moon sighting. Additional restricted/optional holidays (Holi, Varamahalakshmi Vrata, etc.) may be observed by private schools in Bengaluru.

Month-wise Quick View – Bengaluru School Holidays 2026

• January–April 2026: Makara Sankranti, Republic Day, Ugadi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Mahaveera Jayanti, Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, Basava Jayanti
• May–August 2026: Summer Vacation (major break) + May Day, Bakrid, Muharram, Independence Day, Eid-e-Milad, Ganesh Chaturthi
• September–December 2026: Gandhi Jayanti + long Dasara break + Deepavali + Kanakadasa Jayanti + Christmas + Winter Break (heaviest festive season)
  
  

Bengaluru Government / Karnataka Board vs Private / CBSE / ICSE Schools

• Government, Aided & KSEEB Schools (majority in Bengaluru): Strictly follow the official Karnataka calendar.
• Private Unaided, CBSE & ICSE Schools (popular in Whitefield, Electronic City, Bellandur, etc.): Follow state gazetted holidays + own academic calendar. Summer and festive breaks are usually aligned but may vary by 2–3 days.
• International & IGCSE Schools: Minor variations possible but must observe all national gazetted holidays.

Why This Holiday List Matters for Parents & Students in Bengaluru

• Plan summer coaching (popular in Jayanagar, Malleswaram) or family trips to Coorg/Mysore during the 25-day summer break.
• Book travel early for the extended Dasara–Diwali festive window (October–November 2026) — peak season with heavy traffic on Bengaluru-Mysore and Bengaluru-Hyderabad highways.
• Maintain minimum attendance requirements by planning around compulsory gazetted holidays only.
  
  

Official Sources to Download Bengaluru School Holiday List 2026 PDF

• Department of School Education & Literacy, Karnataka: schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in → Circulars / Academic Calendar
• KSEEB Official Website: kseeb.karnataka.gov.in → Notifications
• Bengaluru BBMP / Education Department portals

Bookmark this page — it is updated as per the latest official releases and is the most comprehensive resource for Bengaluru school holidays 2026. Also Read: Karnataka School Holiday List 2026

FAQ – Bengaluru School Holiday List 2026

Q1. When is Summer Vacation in Bengaluru schools 2026? A: From 04 May 2026 to 28 May 2026 (25 days), with schools reopening on 29 May 2026.

Q2. How long is Dasara vacation in Bengaluru schools 2026? A: 19 days (03 October to 21 October 2026) — one of the longest festive breaks.

Q3. Is the holiday list the same for all schools in Bengaluru? A: Largely uniform for gazetted holidays and major vacations. CBSE/ICSE schools may add 1–2 restricted holidays.

Q4. Can schools change the holiday dates? A: Only minor changes with prior approval. Moon-sighting festivals may be revised through official notification.

Q5. Where to check the latest updates for Bengaluru school holiday list 2026? A: Official Department of School Education website, school notice board, or trusted education portals.