West Bengal School Holidays in October 2026: Schools in West Bengal will observe an extended holiday period in October 2026 for Durga Puja and related festivities. According to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) model holiday list, the autumn vacation for recognised schools is scheduled to begin on October 17, 2026, for seven days. Meanwhile, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has listed Durga Puja holidays from October 15 to October 26, including Lakshmi Puja.
Students and parents should note that school holiday dates may differ depending on the education board, institution and applicable academic calendar. While the WBBSE model list specifies a seven-day autumn vacation, the WBCHSE calendar provides a longer Durga Puja holiday period. Schools may also issue separate circulars regarding reopening dates, examinations and any additional local closures. Students are advised to confirm the schedule with their respective schools before making plans.
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West Bengal School Holidays October 2026: Key Dates
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Occasion or holiday
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October 2, 2026
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Gandhi Jayanti
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October 10, 2026
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Mahalaya
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October 15–26, 2026
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Durga Puja vacation listed by WBCHSE
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October 17, 2026
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Autumn vacation begins under the WBBSE model list
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October 20, 2026
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Durga Puja, Maha Nabami, as per the state holiday calendar
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October 21, 2026
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Durga Puja, Dashami, as per the state holiday calendar
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October 26, 2026
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Lakshmi Puja
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Durga Puja School Holidays in West Bengal
Durga Puja is one of the major annual festivals in West Bengal, and schools generally schedule an autumn break around the celebrations. For 2026, the WBBSE model holiday list specifies a seven-day autumn vacation beginning October 17. The WBCHSE annual working plan, meanwhile, lists Durga Puja holidays from October 15 to October 26, including the additional holiday associated with Lakshmi Puja.
Since the two calendars cover different school systems and specify different periods, students should not assume that every school in the state will follow identical dates. Government, government-aided, private and higher-secondary institutions may publish their applicable schedules separately.
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Will Schools Remain Closed on October 20 and 21?
Schools following the applicable Durga Puja holiday schedule are expected to remain closed during the relevant festival dates. The West Bengal government’s 2026 holiday calendar lists Maha Nabami on October 20 and Dashami on October 21.
However, the exact vacation duration and reopening date should be confirmed through the school’s official notice. Any changes to the academic calendar or additional holidays should be verified with the institution.
How to Check the Latest West Bengal School Holiday Updates
Parents and students can follow these steps to confirm the October 2026 school holiday schedule:
- Visit the official West Bengal Board of Secondary Education or West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education website, as applicable.
- Check the published holiday list or annual working plan.
- Review the latest circular issued by the school.
- Confirm the reopening date and whether any examinations or academic activities are scheduled during the period.