As summer holidays draw to a close across India, students in most states are heading back to classrooms. While many regions have already resumed academic sessions, a few have extended breaks or adjusted school timings in response to ongoing heatwave conditions. The following state-wise update provides the latest reopening information for parents and students.
In Uttar Pradesh, schools observed summer holidays from May 20 to June 15, 2026, with classes resuming on June 16. Delhi schools remain closed from May 11 to June 30, and students are scheduled to return on July 1. Haryana schools took a short break from May 25 to May 30 and have already reopened. Punjab observes summer holidays from June 1 to June 30, with schools reopening on July 1.
Madhya Pradesh schools remained closed from May 1 to June 15, resuming classes on June 16. Chhattisgarh schools observed holidays from April 20 to June 15 and reopened on June 16, though several districts have revised timings due to extreme heat. Bihar schools were closed from June 1 to June 20, with regular classes resuming on June 21. Odisha began its summer break on April 27, but the state government has announced the reopening date between June 18 and June 22.
West Bengal extended its summer vacation until May 31, and schools reopened on June 1. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh schools remained closed from April 24 to June 11, and classes have resumed across both states. Tamil Nadu schools observed summer holidays from mid-April until June 4 and have since reopened. The Kerala government has announced summer holidays for 2026, though the detailed vacation schedule is yet to be released.
Rajasthan schools remained closed from May 17 to June 20, with classes resuming on June 21. In Jammu & Kashmir, summer vacations will be observed during June and July, though exact dates differ across regions depending on local weather conditions. Several Kendriya Vidyalayas and other central board schools are also adjusting schedules based on regional directives.
Authorities in multiple states have indicated that reopening schedules may be revised if extreme weather persists. Parents and students are advised to check with their respective schools for the most current information. The varied timelines reflect the diverse climatic conditions across the country, with heatwave-prone regions opting for longer breaks or altered school hours.
