The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has officially published the holiday list for primary schools across the state. This holiday list will be followed by the Govt-aided primary and junior basic schools in West Bengal. This comes via Memo No. 2709/WBBPE/2025/1H/2/2018 dated December 23, 2025, along with a supporting notification from the School Education Department (Memo No. 488-SED-13037/16/2022 dated December 23, 2025).

Know all the important dates of school holidays for primary school teachers and students. All the District Primary School Council will forward this holiday list to the Sub-Inspector of Schools.

With a total of 65 holidays, including puja and summer vacations and discretionary days, this calendar ensures a balanced academic year for students and teachers in government-aided, sponsored, and junior basic schools. Everything you need to know about the West Bengal primary school holidays in 2026. We’ve broken it down term-wise for easy understanding, including key festivals, national observances, and extended vacations like the Summer and Durga Puja breaks.

Overview of WBBPE Holiday List 2026

This academic year 2026 is divided into three terms, with holidays spread across cultural, religious, and national events. Here’s a quick snapshot of this academic year holiday list.

• Total Holidays: 65 days (including 1 discretionary holiday at the discretion of the District Primary School Council – DPSC).
• Key Vacations:
  • Summer Vacation: 6 days (11th May to 16th May, 2026).
  • Puja Vacation: 25 days (15th October to 12th November, 2026, দুর্গা পূজা থেকে ভাইফোঁটা পর্যন্ত).
• Terms:
  • First Term: 1st January to 15th April 2026 (17 holidays).
  • Second Term: 16th April to 7th August 2026 (12 holidays).
  • Third Term: 8th August to 31st December 2026 (36 holidays).
• Additional Notes: There are some Sectional holidays are specific to certain communities or districts (e.g., North Bengal or Adivasi communities). Days marked for celebration in school (like Republic Day) involve activities such as flag hoisting, even if it’s a holiday.

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প্রথম পর্ব (1st January – 15th April 2026)

Additional Notes for First Term: Birthday of Bir Chilarai (February 1, 2026 – Sunday) for North Bengal districts; Guru Rabidas Jayanti (February 1, 2026 – Sunday) for followers; Easter Saturday (April 4, 2026 – Saturday) for Christians only.

দ্বিতীয় পর্ব (16th April – 7th August 2026)

Additional Notes for Second Term: Hul Diwas (June 30, 2026 – Tuesday) for Adivasi (Santhal) community; Poet Bhanubhakta Acharya Jayanti (July 13, 2026 – Monday) for Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts.

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তৃতীয় পর্ব (8h August – 31st December 2026)

Time to time this holiday list will update as per latest Government orders. Download the official order of WBBPE from the link – Click Here

Important Reminders for Students and Schools

• Celebrations in School: Days like Netaji Jayanti, Republic Day, and Teachers’ Day require school presence for events.
• Regional Variations: Check with your local DPSC for any adjustments based on district-specific festivals.
• Official Source: For the full PDF, visit the WBBPE official website or contact your school. This list is based on the latest notifications and may be subject to changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Academic Impact: With 65 days off, schools will have around 200 working days, ensuring ample time for syllabus completion.

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