The Vidya Niketan academic year is divided into three structured terms, each with its own teaching period, assessment schedule, and holiday break. The session runs from April 2026 to March 2027, in alignment with CISCE and state academic norms.
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Academic Calendar 2026-27
A complete overview of the Vidya Niketan school year — term dates, examinations, holidays, events, and key milestones for session 2026–2027.
3 Terms
Structured Academic Year
Apr – Mar
Session 2026 – 2027
20+
Holidays & Observances
3 PTMs
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Session 2026–27
Academic Structure
Term One 1
April – May 2026
3rd Week of May 26
- Session commencement & orientation day
- Formative Assessment I (Class I to VIII)
- Unit Test I ( Class IX, X & XII)
- Science Exhibition
- Summer Vacation — May 18 to Jun 14
Term Two
June – July 2026
Mid Week of July' 2026
- School reopens after summer vacation
- Formative Assessment II (Class I to VIII)
- Unit Test I (Class XI)
Term Three
August 2026
3rd Week of August' 26
- Summative I / Half Yearly Examination (Class I to XII)
- Independence Day 15 Aug 26
- National Sports Day 29 Aug 26
Term Four
September-November 26
1st to 3rd Week of November 26
- Unit II (Class X & XII)
- Formative Assessment III (Class I to VIII)
- Children's Day 14 Nov 26
Term Five
December-January 26
December to January
- Pre Board Examination - Class XII (2nd Week of Dec 26)
- Pre Board Examination - Class X (In the month of December'26 & January' 27)
- Formative Assessment IV - Class I to V (1st & 2nd Week of January' 27)
- Exhibition 24 Dec 26, Tentatively
- Annual Sports Meet 11 /12 Jan 26 Tentatively
- Farewell of Class XII
Term Six
February 27
3rd Week of February'27 tentatively
- Summative II / Annual Examination (Class I to IX & XI )
- ICSE Board Examination 2027
- ISC Board Examination 2027
- Saraswati Puja
Note: All dates are indicative and subject to revision based on CISCE board notifications or government directives. Parents will be informed of changes in advance through official school communication channels.
Month by Month
Monthly Events & Key Dates
A detailed month-wise breakdown of all major academic events, examinations, co-curricular activities, and school observances for session 2026–27.
Examination
Holiday
School Event
Activity
PTM
Sports
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | New Session Begins — Orientation Day | School Event | All Classes |
| 3 Apr | Good Friday | Holiday | All Classes |
| 14 Apr | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 15 April | Bengali New Year | Holiday | All Classes |
| 28 Apr | Welcome Assembly — New Students | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Labour Day (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 6 May | Foundation Day (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 9 May | Rabindra Jayanti | School Event | All Classes |
| 18 May 2026 to 14 June 2026 | Summer Vacation | Holiday | Pre-Nursery – Class XII |
| 21 May 2026 | International Day of Yoga | School Event | Pre-Nursery – XII |
| 27 May | Eid-Ud-Zoha | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | World Environment Day — Eco Club Activity | Activity | All Classes |
| 26 Jun | Muharram | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No events added for this month yet. | |||
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Independence Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 26 Aug | Fateh Dohaz Dam / Milad-Un-Nabi | Holiday | All Classes |
| 29 Aug | National Sports Day | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Janmashtami | Holiday | All Classes |
| 5 Sep | Teachers' Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 14 Sep | Hindi Diwas — Language Activities | Activity | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Gandhi Jayanti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 10 Oct | Mahalaya | Holiday | All Classes |
| 16–26 Oct | Dussehra Holidays | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-16 Nov | Kali Puja / Diwali /Chhat Puja | Holiday | All Classes |
| 14 Nov | Children's Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 24 Nov | Guru Nanak Jayanti | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec | Exhibition | School Event | I – XII |
| 20 Dec | Christmas Celebration & Carol Singing | Activity | All Classes |
| 25 Dec – 5 Jan | Winter Vacation | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Founder's Death Anniversary | Holiday | All Classes |
| 6 Jan | School Reopens After Winter Vacation | School Event | All Classes |
| 11-12 Jan | Annual Sports Meet | School Event | All Classes |
| 14 Jan | Makar Sankranti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 23 Jan | Netaji's Birthday | Holiday | All Classes |
| 26 Jan | Republic Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Saraswati Puja | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Id-ul-Fitr | Holiday | All Classes |
| 22-23 Mar | Holi (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 26 Mar | Good Friday | Holiday | All Classes |
| 28 Mar | Last Day of Session 2026–27 | School Event | All Classes |
Assessment Timeline
Examination Schedule 2026–27
A clear view of all examinations — internal unit tests, half-yearly, pre-annual, and board examinations — across the full academic session.
Term 1 · May 2026
Formative Assessment I &II / Unit Test 1
First formal unit assessment covering syllabus taught from April. Marks contribute to internal assessment for all classes. Question papers set by subject teachers in CISCE pattern.
Class I – XIIAll SubjectsSchool-Based
Term 2 · August 2026
Summative I / Half Yearly Examination
Second unit test covering Term 2 syllabus after summer vacation. Results shared at PTM 3. Special attention given to board classes IX–X and XI–XII.
Class I – XIIAll SubjectsSchool-Based
Term 2 · September 2026
Formative Assessment III / Unit II
Comprehensive mid-session examinations covering the full Term 1 and Term 2 syllabus. Formal question papers follow CISCE pattern for Classes VI–XII. Results contribute to annual internal marks.
Class I – XIIAll Core SubjectsFormal ExamCISCE Pattern
Term 3 · December 2026
Formative IV / Pre-Board Examination
Third unit test covering Term 3 portions. Critical for Classes IX–XII as internal marks finalisation begins. Remedial support offered based on performance.
Class I – XIIAll SubjectsSchool-Based
Term 3 · January 2027
Mock Board Examinations
Full-length mock exams for Class X (ICSE) and Class XII (ISC) conducted under exact board conditions — same duration, format, and marking scheme. Followed by detailed performance analysis and targeted revision.
Class X (ICSE)Class XII (ISC)Board PatternFull Length
Term 3 · February – 2027
Summative II / Annual Examinations
Annual examinations for Classes I–IX and XI held in school. ICSE board exams for Class X and ISC board exams for Class XII as per official CISCE timetable released in January 2027.
Class I – IX (School)Class XI (School)Class X — ICSE BoardClass XII — ISC Board
Holidays & Breaks
Official Holiday List 2026–27
Complete list of gazetted holidays, vacation periods, and school observances for session 2026–27. School remains closed on all dates listed below.
National & Religious Holidays
8 Days
10 Mar 2027
Eid-ul-Fitr
Wednesday
14 Apr 2026
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Monday
1 May 2026
Labour Day
Thursday
26 Sep 2026
Janmashtami
Tuesday
2 Oct 2026
Gandhi Jayanti
Thursday
16–26 Oct 2026
Dussehra
Fri–Mon
26 Jan 2026
Republic Day
Monday
22-23 Mar 2027
Holi
Mon-Tue
Vacation Periods
4 Breaks
18 May – 14 June
Summer Vacation
29 days
09 – 16 Nov 2026
Diwali Vacation
16 days
25 Dec – 5 Jan 2027
Winter Vacation
12 days
29 – 31 Mar 2026
Session Close Break
3 days
School Observances (Short Day)
4 Days
15 Aug 2026
Independence Day
Short Day
5 Sep 2026
Teachers' Day
Short Day
14 Nov 2026
Children's Day
Short Day
26 Jan 2027
Republic Day
Short Day
Important: The school reserves the right to declare additional holidays or compensatory working Saturdays. All changes will be communicated at least 3 days in advance via official channels.
At a Glance
Key Dates You Must Know
A quick-reference summary of the most critical dates in the Vidya Niketan academic calendar 2026–27.
1 April 2026
Session Opens & Orientation Day
August 2026
Half-Yearly Examinations Begin
11th or 12th January 2027
Annual Sports Day
28 Nov 2026
Annual Day & Prize Distribution
10 Jan 2027
Mock Board Exams Begin
Feb 2027
ICSE Board Exams Begin (Class X)
Feb 2027
ISC Board Exams Begin (Class XII)
28 Mar 2027
Last Day of Session 2026–27
School Timings
School Hours & Working Days
Regular school hours and working day structure for academic session 2026–27. Students are requested to arrive punctually at the scheduled time.
- Pre-Nursery: 8:45 AM – 11:00 AM
- Nursery: 8:45 AM – 11:30 AM
- LKG & UKG: 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM
- Class I & II: 8:45 AM – 2:25 PM
- Class III –to V: 9:45 AM – 3:05 PM
- Class VI to XII: 9:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- Working Days: Monday to Saturday (4nd & 5th Saturday off)
- Sunday: School closed
Parent Guidelines
Calendar Notes for Parents
Minimum Attendance: Students must maintain 75% attendance to be eligible for examinations as per CISCE norms. Attendance is monitored and reported monthly.
Leave Application: Prior written leave applications must be submitted for planned absences of 3+ days. Medical certificates required for illness absences exceeding 5 days.
Stay Updated: Check the school notice board regularly for schedule changes, exam date sheets, and PTM reminders throughout the year.
Download & Connect
Get the Full Academic Calendar
Download the complete Academic Calendar 2026–27 as a printable PDF, or contact our school office for any clarifications regarding dates, examinations, or events.