Summer Holiday 2026: Karnataka Schools reopen date and yearly holiday list

Summer Holiday 2026: The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 school years, which includes specific dates for the conclusion of summer holidays and the subsequent academic schedule.

For the 2026-27 academic sessions, schools in Karnataka are scheduled to reopen on May 29, 2026. This date applies to all government, aided, and unaided primary and secondary institutions following the state syllabus.

In Karnataka, the 2026 summer holiday start dates varied by curriculum, with state syllabus schools, many CBSE, and international institutions officially started their vacations on April 11, 2026, though some schools reported later start dates of April 24 or April 27, 2026.

The 2026-27 academic calendar features 245 total working days, with 181 days dedicated to active teaching and learning and 119 designated holidays throughout the year.

Below are the specific details regarding the upcoming academic year:

Total Working Days: 245 days have been fixed for the year.

Teaching Days: Out of the total working days, 181 days are specifically allocated for teaching and learning.

Total Holidays: There will be 119 designated holidays throughout the academic year.

Term Dates:

First Term: Begins on May 29, 2026, and runs until October 2, 2026.

Second Term: Commences on October 22, 2026, and concludes on April 10, 2027.

Major Breaks and Deadlines:

Schools have been directed to complete all student admission processes by June 30, 2026, while the academic year will also include an 18-day Dasara vacation from October 3 to October 21, 2026, with the subsequent summer break slated to begin on April 11, 2027.

Additionally, the Department of School Education and Literacy has mandated that textbooks and uniforms be distributed by the first week of June 2027. A special enrollment drive will also be conducted to re-enroll out-of-school children between the ages of 6 and 18.