Karnataka School Holiday List 2026-27
Complete Academic Calendar
Planning your child's schedule and family vacations requires knowing the school holiday calendar in advance. Here is the complete Karnataka school holiday list for 2026-27 including public holidays, term vacations, and key dates for the academic year.
Note: Official holiday dates are declared by the Karnataka DDPI and state government. Dates below are based on the standard Karnataka school calendar pattern and may vary slightly by school.
Academic Calendar Overview 2026-27
| Period | Dates (Approx) | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Year Starts | June 15, 2026 | — | Academic |
| Term 1 | June 15 – October 10, 2026 | ~17 weeks | Academic |
| Dasara Holidays | October 1–15, 2026 | ~15 days | Vacation |
| Term 2 | October 16 – April 5, 2027 | ~24 weeks | Academic |
| Annual Exams | March – April 2027 | ~3 weeks | Academic |
| Summer Vacation | April 22 – June 14, 2027 | ~50 days | Vacation |
Public Holidays for Karnataka Schools 2026
| Holiday | Date 2026 | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Day | January 26 | Monday | National |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 26 | Thursday | State |
| Holi | March 3 | Tuesday | State |
| Ugadi | March 19 | Thursday | State |
| Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 | Tuesday | National |
| Good Friday | April 3 | Friday | National |
| Summer Vacation Begins | ~April 22 | — | Vacation |
| Independence Day | August 15 | Saturday | National |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August 22 | Saturday | State |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2 | Friday | National |
| Dasara | ~October 1–15 | — | Vacation |
| Kannada Rajyotsava | November 1 | Sunday | State |
| Diwali | ~October 20 | — | State |
| Christmas | December 25 | Friday | National |
Key Exam Dates — Karnataka State Board 2026-27
- SSLC (Class 10) Board Exams — March 2027 (tentative)
- Annual Exams (Class 1–9) — March–April 2027
- Half-yearly Exams — September–October 2026
- Unit Tests / Quarterly Exams — August 2026
- KCET (for PUC students) — April–May 2027
Tips for Parents During School Holidays
- Use summer vacation for enrollment and new school admissions — most schools complete admissions by May
- Collect books and uniforms during Dasara vacation to prepare for Term 2
- Plan family vacations around Dasara break (October) and Summer (April–June)
- Check with your school for exact dates as they may vary by a few days
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summer vacation in Karnataka schools typically starts around April 22-25 and ends in mid-June when the new academic year begins.
Dasara holiday for Karnataka schools in 2026 is expected around October 1-15. The exact dates are declared by the Karnataka government each year.
The new academic year for Karnataka state board schools typically starts in the second or third week of June, usually between June 12-20.