Chhattisgarh School Holiday: In Chhattisgarh, the School Education Department has revised the order to change the academic calendar for the academic year 2026-27. The official Diwali holiday period in Chhattisgarh will be increased by one more day, making it a six-day period.
According to the revised academic calendar, all government, aided, and non-aided private schools in Chhattisgarh will be closed from November 6 to November 11, 2026. Initially, the academic calendar published on September 21, 2026, had mentioned that Diwali holidays would run from November 6 to November 10. In response to the continuous demands of students, parents, and teachers, the Education Minister Gajendra Yadav declared a holiday on November 11.
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Chhattisgarh Revised School Holiday Calendar (2026–27 Session)
Below are the Chhattisgarh Revised School Holiday Calendar (2026–27 Session):
|
Holiday Event |
Original Schedule |
Revised Schedule |
Total Duration |
|
Dussehra Vacation |
Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026 |
Oct 17 – Oct 21, 2026 |
5 Days |
|
Diwali Break |
Nov 6 – Nov 10, 2026 |
Nov 6 – Nov 11, 2026 |
6 Days |
|
Winter Vacation |
Dec 24 – Dec 28, 2026 |
Dec 24 – Dec 28, 2026 |
5 Days |
|
Total Major Holidays |
15 Days |
16 Days |
16 Days |
Chhattisgarh Revised School Holiday: Key Directives & Coverage
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Scope of Order: It is applicable in all Government schools, Private Aided schools, Private Unaided schools and Teacher Training Institutions (D. El. Ed., B. Ed., M. Ed.) in Chhattisgarh.
Implementation: Order issued by School Education Department on October 16, 2026, immediately effective. The District Education Officers (DEOs) in all districts have been asked to strictly adhere to this order.
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Effect: It will increase the total combined holiday allowance for the year 2026–27 from 15 days to 16 days.
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