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LIST OF HOLIDAYS - 2026
Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi — Official Academic & Administrative Calendar 2026
Gazetted Holidays
17
Mandatory Offices & Schools Closed
Restricted Holidays
03
Optional Leave for Staff
School Vacations
02
Summer & Winter Breaks
| SL NO. | DATE | DAY | NAME OF HOLIDAY | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 January 2026 | Monday | Republic Day | Gazetted |
| 2 | 15 February 2026 | Sunday | Maha Shivratri | Gazetted |
| 3 | 04 March 2026 | Wednesday | Holi | Gazetted |
| 4 | 20 March 2026 | Friday | Id-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Eid) | Gazetted |
| 5 | 31 March 2026 | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Gazetted |
| 6 | 03 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Gazetted |
| 7 | 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | Gazetted |
| 8 | 01 May 2026 | Friday | May Day / Labor Day | Restricted |
| 9 | 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) | Gazetted |
| 10 | 31 May 2026 | Sunday | Buddha Purnima | Gazetted |
| 11 | 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Muharram | Gazetted |
| 12 | 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Independence Day | Gazetted |
| 13 | 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Milad-un-Nabi (Eid-e-Milad) | Gazetted |
| 14 | 04 September 2026 | Friday | Janmashtami | Restricted |
| 15 | 02 October 2026 | Friday | Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | Gazetted |
| 16 | 20 October 2026 | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijay Dashami) | Gazetted |
| 17 | 26 October 2026 | Monday | Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday | Restricted |
| 18 | 08 November 2026 | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali) | Gazetted |
| 19 | 09 November 2026 | Monday | Goverdhan Puja / Bhai Dooj | Gazetted |
| 20 | 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Guru Nanak's Birthday | Gazetted |
| 21 | 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Gazetted |
| 22 | 15 May 2026 - 30 June 2026 | Fri - Tue | Summer Vacation (Schools) | Vacation |
| 23 | 31 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 | Thu - Sun | Winter Break (Schools) | Vacation |
Note Regarding Official Holidays:
1. Holidays listed as Gazetted are compulsory holidays for all offices, evaluated exam centers, and affiliated schools under BHSE Delhi.
2. Muslim festival dates (such as Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, and Milad-un-Nabi) are subject to the sighting of the moon and local government announcements.
3. Examination schedules for Secondary (Class X) & Senior Secondary (Class XII) take precedence over general restricted holidays.