If holidays fall during this period, they directly affect the academic plans.
There are certain dates in February 2026 on which schools may close in several states.
Major festivals and occasions coming up in February 2026 are holidays in many states. The final decision will depend on the order of the State Government, Education Department, or the District Magistrate.
February 12, 2026: Swami Dayananda Saraswati Jayanti (R)
February 15, 2026: Mahashivratri (R)
February 19, 2026: Birthday of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (R)
Note: (R) means that this leave is not mandatory everywhere, but it depends on the decision of the state and school management.
February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a major religious festival across the country. This festival is celebrated in most parts of the country.
February 15, 2026 (Sunday) – Lui-Ngai-Ni
The festival is mainly celebrated in Manipur and may be declared as a holiday in schools there.
18 February 2026 (Wednesday) – Losar
Schools in Sikkim will remain closed for Losar, an important cultural festival of the state.
The day is considered very special in Maharashtra, and schools and colleges across the state remain closed on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Bengal government has declared a holiday in all its offices on Thursday, February 13, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat. This will give state government employees a four-day long weekend from February 13 to 16. Before this decision, February 14 was already declared a holiday due to the birth anniversary of Thakur Panchanan Burma. Thus, the holidays declared on February 13 and 14, along with regular holidays on Saturday and Sunday, will give employees four days off.
Along with the holidays, February 2026 will see a lot of activity on the academic front.
According to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the class 10th and 12th board exams are likely to start from 17 February 2026. So holidays just before or during exams can be both a relief and a challenge for students.
ICSE and various state board exams are also expected to start in February 2026. Different boards release their dates at different times, so students and parents should keep an eye on the official website. Always verify the final school holidays with the notice issued by your school or state education department.
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