West Bengal School Holiday List 2026: WBBSE Model Calendar

The West Bengal School Holiday List 2026 is now official. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) released the Model Holiday List 2026 in December 2025 for all recognised schools (Government, Government-aided, Government-sponsored, and private unaided schools under WBBSE). This covers Junior High, Secondary, and Higher Secondary levels.

Parents, students, and teachers searching for “West Bengal school holiday list 2026”, “WB school vacation 2026”, “WBBSE holiday list 2026 PDF”, or “West Bengal school summer vacation 2026” will find the complete, accurate, and ready-to-use details here. The list includes 26 general holidays plus three major vacation periods, bringing the total non-working days close to 65 days (including phased closures).

Note: This is a model list. Schools may make minor local adjustments with prior approval. Festival dates based on moon sighting (Eid, etc.) may change slightly. Always cross-check the official WBBSE or WBBPE circular for the latest updates.

Key Highlights – West Bengal School Holidays 2026

• Total General Holidays: 26 days
  
  
• Major Vacations: Summer (15 days), Autumn/Durga Puja (7 days), Winter Recess (7 days)
  
  
• Phased Distribution (approx.):
  • Jan–Apr: 17 days off
  • May–Aug: 15 days off
  • Sep–Dec: 33 days off (heavy Puja + Diwali + Christmas cluster)
    
    
• Applicability: All recognised schools under WBBSE. Primary schools under WBBPE follow a largely similar calendar with minor vacation variations (check WBBPE Memo No. 2709/WBBPE/2025 dated 23.12.2025 for exact primary details).
  
  

1. Complete WBBSE General Holiday List 2026

2. West Bengal School Vacation Schedule 2026

Pro Tip: The Durga Puja general holidays (19–22 Oct) + Autumn Vacation (17–23 Oct) create a continuous 7+ day break around the biggest festival in Bengal.

3. Month-wise West Bengal School Holidays 2026

January–April 2026 (Already passed as of April 2026): New Year, Netaji, Republic Day, Saraswati Puja, Shab-e-Barat, Dol Jatra, Holi, Good Friday, Poila Boishakh.

May–August 2026 (Ongoing/Upcoming): Summer Vacation (4–18 May), Eid-ul-Fitr (22 May), Bakrid (1 Aug), Independence Day (15 Aug), Janmashtami (26 Aug).

September–December 2026 (Heavy festive season): Mahalaya (11 Oct), Durga Puja cluster + Autumn Vacation (17–23 Oct), Lakshmi Puja, Kali Puja, Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Christmas + Winter Recess.

West Bengal Primary School Holiday List 2026 (WBBPE)

The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has issued its own holiday list (Memo No. 2709/WBBPE/2025 dated 23.12.2025). It is largely aligned with the WBBSE model but may have slight variations in vacation duration (e.g., shorter/longer summer or Puja breaks in some districts). Primary schools also observe the same national and state festivals. Parents of primary students should download the exact WBBPE circular from the official Banglar Shiksha portal or school notice board.

Also Read: CBSE School Holiday List 2026-27

Why This Holiday List Matters (For Parents & Students)

• Academic Planning: Plan tuition, summer coaching, or family trips during long vacations.
• Travel & Puja Shopping: Durga Puja + Autumn Vacation is the peak festive window in Bengal.
• Attendance Rules: Schools remain closed during listed vacations; single-day holidays are compulsory unless notified otherwise.
  
  

Official Sources to Download West Bengal School Holiday List 2026 PDF

• WBBSE Official: wbbse.wb.gov.in → Notifications
• WBXPress: Model Holiday List 2026 PDF
• School Education Department Portal: school.banglarshiksha.gov.in
  
  

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FAQ – West Bengal School Holiday 2026

Q1. When is Summer Vacation in West Bengal schools 2026? A: From 04 May 2026 to 18 May 2026 (15 days) as per WBBSE model list.

Q2. How many days is Durga Puja vacation in WB 2026? A: Autumn Vacation starts 17 October 2026 for 7 days + 4 days of Durga Puja general holidays = nearly 2 weeks of continuous break.

Q3. Is the holiday list same for primary and secondary schools? A: Mostly yes, but WBBPE may have minor differences in vacation length. Always confirm with your child’s school.

Q4. Can schools change the holiday dates? A: Minor adjustments are allowed only with competent authority approval. Festival dates dependent on moon sighting may be revised.

Q5. Where to check updates for West Bengal school holiday list 2026? A: Official WBBSE website, school notice board, or reliable education portals like WBXPress.