Punjab School Holidays 2026: Summer Vacation Announced from June 1 to 30 Amid IMD Heatwave Alert
Punjab government has declared summer vacations for all government, aided, and private schools from June 1 to June 30, 2026, due to the ongoing heatwave. Check details here.
The Punjab Government has officially announced summer vacations for all schools across the state from 1st June to 30th June 2026 in view of the ongoing heatwave and rising temperatures. The decision applies to all the government, government-aided and private schools in Punjab. The notification was issued by the Secretary of the School Education Department, in the official order, the educational institutes across the state will remain closed for one month to safeguard students and schools staff from extreme weather conditions. Punjab has been experiencing intense heatwave conditions over the past few weeks, therefore the authorities took the precautionary measures to close the schools for one month from 1st to 30th June 2026. The state has also revised the office and school timings to reduce exposure to high daytime temperatures.
Schools are expected to reopen from 1st July 2026 but as of now there is no official notice. Neighbouring states and union territories have also taken similar steps amid the heatwave situation. Haryana has announced summer vacation from 25th May to 30th June while Chandigarh schools have extended their summer break till the end of June. Students and parents are advised to follow the official updates issued by the Punjab School Education Department regarding reopening of schools or any further changes to the academic schedule.
State-wise Summer Vacation 2026
Check the below table to know the state-wise summer vacations 2026, some states holiday dates may vary or change according to the current heatwave conditions
| State/Region | Summer Vacation 2026 | Reopening Date |
| Delhi-NCR | May 11 – June 30, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Uttar Pradesh | May 20 – June 15, 2026* | June 16, 2026* |
| Bihar | June 1 – June 20, 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
| Haryana | June 1 – June 30, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Punjab | June 1 – June 30, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Rajasthan | May 17 – June 20, 2026 | June 21, 2026 |
*Vacation dates in Uttar Pradesh may vary by district and school authority. Some districts have announced extended closures due to heatwave conditions.
State-Wise School Holiday Schedule for June 2026
Amid rising temperatures and heatwave alerts across North India, several state governments have announced summer vacations for schools. Students in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan will continue to enjoy extended breaks during June 2026. While some states have declared month-long holidays, others are expected to reopen schools in the third and fourth week of June, subject to weather conditions and official notifications.
Why States Are Extending Summer Vacations in 2026
As temperature is crossing the normal levels across North India, state governments have extended school holidays to protect students from heatwave-related health risks. Authorities have advised parents and schools to follow weather updates and take necessary precautions during the summer break.
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