When is winter vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026?

Winter vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026 starts from December 23, 2026.

What are the major holidays in Odisha schools in 2026?

Major holidays include New Year Day (Jan 1), Makar Sankranti (Jan 14), Holi (Mar 4), Good Friday (Apr 3), Ratha Yatra (Jul 16), Independence Day (Aug 15), Nuakhai (Sep 15), and Christmas vacation (Dec 23-31).

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Q: When is summer vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026?

Summer vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026 runs from May 6 to June 17, 2026.

Q: When is puja vacation for Odisha schools in 2026?

Puja vacation for Odisha schools in 2026 runs from October 17 to October 26, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Summer Vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026? +

Summer vacation for Odisha elementary schools in 2026 starts on May 6, 2026 and ends on June 17, 2026 — that's approximately 43 days of summer break.

When is Puja Vacation for Odisha schools in 2026? +

Puja vacation runs from October 17, 2026 to October 26, 2026 — approximately 10 days covering Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities.

When is Winter Vacation in Odisha schools 2026? +

Winter vacation begins on December 23, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026, covering Christmas and New Year.

What is the difference between a Holiday and an Observance Day? +

Holidays (marked red) are gazetted school closure days. Observance Days (marked green) are days schools are open but special programs/celebrations are held — for example Republic Day and Independence Day.

How many total holidays do Odisha elementary school students get in 2026? +

In 2026, Odisha elementary school students get approximately 20+ gazetted holidays, 52 Sundays, and 3 vacation periods (summer, puja, and winter) totalling about 74 vacation days.

Are local/district holidays included in this calendar? +

This calendar shows state-level holidays. Each district also gets 2 additional local holidays per year, which are decided by the District Collector and may vary by location.