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School Holiday on April 14: Schools, colleges closed due to Ambedkar Jayanti

April 14, 2026 9:12 am

This year marks the 135th birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar, widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.

School Holidays in April 2026: Check complete list of days when educational institutions likely to remain closed

April 02, 2026 9:33 am

School holidays in April 2026 across India: Good Friday, Vaisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, and regional breaks. Complete list with dates and occasions for students.

Bengaluru flipkart employee winter holidays

Bengaluru Flipkart employee explains how December brings a ‘low-key winter break’ at work: ‘Feels like school holidays’

December 19, 2025 5:35 pm

Simrann M Bhambani, who works as an assistant brand manager (marketing) at Flipkart, shared the observation through an Instagram video filmed at Bengaluru airport as she headed home for the Holidays.

In 2026, state government employees will be granted 27 holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, and 26 holidays under state government orders, adding up the tally to 53. When combined with Saturdays and Sundays, the total tally of non-working days crosses 150. (Express Photo)

January 2026 offers 10 days Bengal government holiday including weekends, here are the dates

December 15, 2025 1:13 pm

With Vivekananda Jayanti, Makar Sankranti, Netaji’s birthday and Republic Day, employees can plan up to 10 days off including weekends

School Holidays December 2025- Schools and colleges likely to remain closed on these dates (Image via Canva)

December School Holidays 2025: Full list of state-wise holidays when schools and colleges remain closed

December 01, 2025 2:46 pm

School Holidays in December 2025: The month features significant regional events and celebrations across the country, including the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, the Feast of St. Francis Xavier in Goa, the Rann Utsav in Gujarat, as well as Christmas and New Year festivities.

Winter Holidays 2025-2026 (Representative/Express photo)

Winter School Holidays 2025-26: J&K announces vacation dates; what's likely for Delhi, Noida and surrounding areas

November 26, 2025 9:25 am

With J&K issuing its annual schedule, other north Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, are expected to announce their winter holidays for the 2025-26 academic year soon.

School Holidays October 2025: Important dates, key events, festivities due to which school and colleges may remain closed

October School Holidays 2025: Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj — When are schools closed?

October 07, 2025 1:18 pm

School Holidays in October 2025: Schools across India will remain closed in October 2025 for major festivals like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Chhath Puja. Several states, including Telangana, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, have extended holidays due to celebrations and adverse weather.