From Holi to Eid, March 2026 will see a flurry of holidays, with schools remaining closed for several days...
March 2026 School Holidays: The month of March 2026 brings joy to students. The pleasant spring weather brings the joy of the end of exams. Many major festivals across the country also fall this month. From Holi to Eid-ul-Fitr and Ram Navami, schools and colleges will have several days off this month due to several major festivals. This month will be a great opportunity to spend time with family and enjoy the festivals while also focusing on studies.
Beginning with the colors of Holi, the month of March symbolizes religious and cultural diversity. This month includes many government and regional holidays, giving students an opportunity to unwind from the long ordeal of exams. Board exams and academic sessions in many states will also end in March. Therefore, it is important to celebrate the holidays while also focusing on studies. Find out when schools will be closed in March 2026 and which holidays will be available for major festivals.
School Holiday List for March 2026
Several national and regional holidays will be observed in schools and colleges across the country in March 2026. Details of the key dates can be found below:
March 4 (Wednesday): Holi (Rangwali Holi). This day will be a public holiday in almost all states across the country.
March 19 (Thursday): Ugadi/Gudi Padwa. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show mainly in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka. All schools and colleges will be closed here.
March 21 (Saturday): Eid al-Fitr (expected date). This Eid, celebrated at the end of the month of Ramadan, is a holiday across the country. (Date depends on moon sighting)
March 26 (Thursday): Ram Navami. Schools are closed in many parts of the country, including North India, on the occasion of Lord Rama's birth anniversary.
March 31 (Tuesday): Mahavir Jayanti. This is the biggest festival for Jain followers, and educational institutions remain closed nationally on this day.
Enjoy Holi and Long Holidays
March begins with a major festival like Holi. Holi is on March 4th, but in many states, holidays begin from Holika Dahan (March 3rd). Therefore, a longer break is expected.
Regional and State Holidays
Due to India's cultural diversity, some holidays are limited to specific states. For example, Dol Jatra will be celebrated in West Bengal and Odisha on March 3rd, while Manipur will observe a holiday for Yaosang. South Indian states will declare a special holiday on March 19th for the New Year.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
March is typically the month of board exams and annual examinations. Schools will be closed for several days in March. Therefore, students are advised to regularly check their school's official holiday calendar. The dates of holidays like Eid can be changed depending on the moon, which schools inform only at the last minute.
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