Schools Closed in April 2026: A Plethora of Holidays in April—Schools to Remain Closed for This Many Days; Check Out the Full List..

Schools Closed in April 2026: The academic session for 2026-27 is about to begin. Along with this, there is also some welcome news for students. The calendar for April 2026 is set to be packed with holidays. This month features major festivals such as Good Friday, Ambedkar Jayanti, and Baisakhi, leading to the declaration of holidays in schools and colleges across various states of the country. In states like Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan, the alignment of these festivals also creates the opportunity for a long weekend.

The month of April kicks off with bank closings and festivals. The number of holidays may vary across different states depending on local festivals; however, national and government holidays will be applicable nationwide. Parents are advised to check their children's school diaries or official notifications to confirm specific dates. Find out exactly which dates in April 2026 schools will remain closed and where these holidays will be observed.

When Will Schools Be Closed in April 2026?
The holidays for April begin right from the very first week. Here is a list of the major holidays:

April 1 (Wednesday): Commercial Bank Annual Closing (This may also impact school schedules in some states).
April 3 (Friday): Good Friday – As this is a gazetted holiday, almost all schools will remain closed.
April 5 (Sunday): Easter Sunday and Public Holiday.
April 14 (Tuesday): Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti – A public holiday observed nationwide. Festivals such as Baisakhi and Vishu are also celebrated on this day.
April 15 (Wednesday): Bohag Bihu / Himachal Day (Holiday observed in specific states).
April 17 (Friday): Chandrashekhar Jayanti (Regional Holiday).

The Opportunity for a Long Weekend

This year, since April 3 falls on a Friday, it marks the Good Friday holiday, which is immediately followed by Saturday (either a half-day or a full holiday) and Sunday. Consequently, school students are getting a continuous break of three days. Similarly, April 14 (Tuesday) marks Ambedkar Jayanti. If students take leave on Monday, they could enjoy yet another extended break.

Anticipation for Summer Vacations

As the month of April draws to a close, temperatures begin to rise in many parts of the country. In several states, school timings are adjusted—or summer vacations are declared—starting as early as the last week of April. However, the major summer vacation—spanning 30 to 45 days—is likely to commence from mid-May 2026.

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