The school holiday schedules for Durga Puja 2026 have been announced for Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Students and parents can plan their activities accordingly.

In Jharkhand, as per the government-issued calendar, schools will observe holidays on October 19 and 20 for Durga Puja. Some private schools might begin their holidays from Saptami. Students and parents are advised to check the official notice or circular issued by their respective schools for precise dates.

According to the 2026 holiday calendar for government schools in Bihar, schools will remain closed from October 17 to October 21 for Durga Puja. Additionally, October 11 was also a holiday for Kalash Sthapana. Maha Shashti of Durga Puja falls on October 17, marking the beginning of the school closure period.

Durga Puja is a highly significant festival in West Bengal. As per the calendar released by the state's Higher Education Department, schools in West Bengal will have holidays from October 15 to October 26, 2026, for Durga Puja, including other breaks. Schools were also closed on October 10 for Mahalaya, which precedes Durga Puja. West Bengal typically observes the longest Durga Puja holidays compared to other states. For private schools, it is recommended to refer to the official notices issued by the respective institutions.