Severe heatwave conditions have led to an early announcement of summer vacations across multiple Indian states for 2026. In Delhi, summer holidays will begin from May 11 and last until June 30, while schools in Uttar Pradesh will close from May 20 to June 15.
With temperatures soaring, parents are feeling the heat—literally. “It has become difficult for parents to drop their children at Anganwadi schools and pick them up after half-day classes due to severe heatwaves,” Renuka, a concerned parent, shared. Schools are responding to the rising temperatures with earlier-than-usual breaks.
Key dates for summer vacations across various states:
- Delhi: May 11 – June 30 (50 days)
- Uttar Pradesh: May 20 – June 15 (40 days)
- Bihar: June 1 – June 20 (20 days)
- Rajasthan: May 17 – June 20 (34 days)
- Haryana: June 1 – June 30 (30 days)
- Chhattisgarh: April 20 – June 15 (56 days)
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: April 24 – June 11 (48 days)
- Odisha: Started April 27
- West Bengal: Ongoing with end dates expected soon
This year’s heatwave has been particularly intense, prompting many parents to keep their children indoors. Anganwadi teachers report that “fearing heatwaves which may cause fevers and sunstroke, parents are not willing to send their children to Anganwadi Schools.” It’s a challenging situation for families trying to balance work and child care during the scorching months ahead.
As the nation prepares for these extended breaks, officials are also keeping an eye on the election results—one day of school closure is planned in Puducherry for this purpose. The interplay between weather and schooling continues to shape daily life in India.
