Key Highlights
- Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Dola Jatra, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Navratri are among the principal observances expected to impact the March 2026 school holiday schedule in India.
- Holi school holiday 2026: Closures in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar and other states Holi will be observed on March 4, 2026, and most schools and colleges are expected to remain closed on the day.
- In several states, the festival may result in extended breaks depending on local notifications.
- Uttar Pradesh is likely to record one of the longest Holi holidays in 2026, with institutions expected to close for up to three days around the festival.
- The state has also notified March 2 as a holiday for Holika Dahan.
