Primary Schools' Summer Break Slashed to Just 6 Days! Education Dept Announces 2026 Calendar

• Primary schools in the state will have a significantly reduced summer vacation of only 6 days (May 11-16) in 2026, as per the Primary Education Board.
• This reduction follows a similar move for upper primary and secondary schools.
• The decision stems from past instances where heatwaves forced early and extended school closures, sometimes lasting 1.5 months, announced by the Chief Minister.
• While summer break shrinks, primary schools will receive a continuous 25-day Puja vacation.
• Overall school holidays have decreased from 80 days annually, reflecting a calendar adjustment by the Education Department.

Why It Matters: Primary schools face a drastic 6-day summer vacation in 2026, balancing past heatwave closures with a longer Puja break.