The following is a list of state-wise school and college closures, gazetted and restricted holidays, and festival breaks in March 2026.
The final implementation will rely on notifications from the state government and schools.
Major nationwide school and college holidays
March 4 (Wednesday) – Holi
One of the most commonly celebrated holidays in India is Holi, often known as the festival of colours. The majority of schools and colleges remain closed on this occasion.
March 21 (Saturday) – Eid-ul-Fitr (Tentative)
Depending on the moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. Most educational institutions around the country will remain closed on this day.
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March 26 (Thursday) – Ram Navami
Schools and colleges remain closed on Ram Navami, a public holiday celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. The day is a designated holiday for workers and students, and it is usually celebrated with cultural events.
March 31 (Tuesday) – Mahavir Jayanti
Schools and colleges across India will observe Mahavir Jayanti, a day commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavira, as a gazetted holiday. This day will see the closure of all educational institutions, including those in West Bengal.
Important regional and festival holidays (State-specific)
March 3 – Doljatra / Holika Dahan / Yaosang (West Bengal, Manipur, and other regions)
March 19 – Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra)
March 23 – Shaheed Diwas (observed in some northern states)
State education boards, private schools, and colleges all have different holiday schedules. Despite holidays, certain colleges may remain open for exams.
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Eid-ul-Fitr dates are likely to change by one day based on moon sightings. Students and parents are advised to follow up with institutions for respective holidays.
