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 2025 to March 2026, in alignment with CISCE and state academic norms.
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Academic Calendar 2025–26
A complete overview of the Vidya Niketan school year — term dates, examinations, holidays, events, and key milestones for session 2025–2026.
3 Terms
Structured Academic Year
Apr – Mar
Session 2025 – 2026
20+
Holidays & Observances
4 PTMs
Parent-Teacher Meetings
Session 2025–26
Three-Term Academic Structure
Term One
April – June 2025
1 Apr 2025 – 14 Jun 2025
- Session commencement & orientation day
- Unit Test 1 — May 2025
- Science Exhibition
- PTM 1 — June 2025
- Summer Vacation — June 16 to July 14
Term Two
July – October 2025
15 Jul 2025 – 15 Oct 2025
- School reopens after summer vacation
- Unit Test 2 — August 2025
- Half-Yearly Examinations — September
- Annual Sports Day — September
- PTM 2 + Diwali Vacation — October
Term Three
November – March 2026
3 Nov 2025 – 28 Mar 2026
- Annual Day & Prize Distribution — November
- Unit Test 3 — December 2025
- Mock Board Exams — January 2026
- ICSE & ISC Board Exams — Feb–Mar
- Annual Exam Results & PTM — March
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 2025–26.
Examination
Holiday
School Event
Activity
PTM
Sports
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr | New Session Begins — Orientation Day | School Event | All Classes |
| 5 Apr | Book & Stationery Distribution | Activity | I – VIII |
| 10 Apr | Eid-ul-Fitr (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 14 Apr | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 17 Apr | Investiture Ceremony — House Captains | School Event | VI – XII |
| 21–25 Apr | Baseline Assessment | Examination | III – VIII |
| 28 Apr | Welcome Assembly — New Students | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Labour Day (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 5–16 May | Unit Test 1 | Examination | I – XII |
| 19 May | PTM 1 — Unit Test 1 Report Discussion | PTM | All Classes |
| 20 May | Inter-House Spelling Bee Competition | Activity | III – VIII |
| 28 May | Annual Science Exhibition | School Event | VI – XII |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun | World Environment Day — Eco Club Activity | Activity | All Classes |
| 12 Jun | Inter-School Debate Competition | Activity | IX – XII |
| 14 Jun | Last Day of Term 1 | School Event | All Classes |
| 16 Jun | PTM 2 — Term 1 Progress Report | PTM | All Classes |
| 16 Jun – 14 Jul | Summer Vacation | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | School Reopens — Term 2 Begins | School Event | All Classes |
| 17 Jul | Library & Lab Induction (New Students) | Activity | VI, IX, XI |
| 21 Jul | Inter-House Drawing Competition | Activity | I – VIII |
| 26 Jul | Kargil Vijay Diwas — School Assembly | School Event | All Classes |
| 28–31 Jul | Sports Trials — Athletics & Team Games | Sports | VI – XII |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–15 Aug | Unit Test 2 | Examination | I – XII |
| 15 Aug | Independence Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 18–22 Aug | Inter-House Sports Week | Sports | I – XII |
| 26 Aug | Janmashtami (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 28 Aug | PTM 3 — Unit Test 2 Reports | PTM | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | Teachers' Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 8–20 Sep | Half-Yearly Examinations | Examination | I – XII |
| 14 Sep | Hindi Diwas — Language Activities | Activity | All Classes |
| 27 Sep | Annual Sports Day | Sports | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Gandhi Jayanti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 6 Oct | Half-Yearly Result Distribution | School Event | All Classes |
| 7 Oct | PTM 4 — Half-Yearly Report Discussion | PTM | All Classes |
| 10–12 Oct | Dussehra Holidays | Holiday | All Classes |
| 15 Oct | Last Day — Term 2 | School Event | All Classes |
| 16–31 Oct | Diwali Vacation | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov | School Reopens — Term 3 Begins | School Event | All Classes |
| 14 Nov | Children's Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 15 Nov | Inter-School Quiz Competition | Activity | VI – XII |
| 28 Nov | Annual Day & Prize Distribution | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–12 Dec | Unit Test 3 | Examination | I – XII |
| 15 Dec | School Magazine Publication Day | School Event | All Classes |
| 20 Dec | Christmas Celebration & Carol Singing | Activity | All Classes |
| 22 Dec – 1 Jan | Winter Vacation | Holiday | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan | School Reopens After Winter Vacation | School Event | All Classes |
| 7 Jan | PTM 5 — Unit Test 3 Reports | PTM | All Classes |
| 10–24 Jan | Mock Board Examinations (Class X & XII) | Examination | X, XII |
| 14 Jan | Makar Sankranti (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 26 Jan | Republic Day Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| 28 Jan | Career Counselling Day | Activity | XI – XII |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–14 Feb | Pre-Annual Examinations | Examination | I – IX, XI |
| 10 Feb | ICSE Board Exam Begins | Examination | Class X |
| 15 Feb | ISC Board Exam Begins | Examination | Class XII |
| 26 Feb | Saraswati Puja Celebration | School Event | All Classes |
| Date | Event / Activity | Type | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–15 Mar | Annual Examinations | Examination | I – IX, XI |
| 14 Mar | Holi (Holiday) | Holiday | All Classes |
| 20 Mar | Annual Examination Results | School Event | I – IX, XI |
| 22 Mar | PTM 6 — Annual Report & Promotion Discussion | PTM | I – IX, XI |
| 28 Mar | Last Day of Session 2025–26 | School Event | All Classes |
Assessment Timeline
Examination Schedule 2025–26
A clear view of all examinations — internal unit tests, half-yearly, pre-annual, and board examinations — across the full academic session.
Term 1 · May 2025
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 2025
Unit Test 2
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 2025
Half-Yearly Examinations
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 2025
Unit Test 3
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 2026
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 – March 2026
Annual & Board 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 2026.
Class I – IX (School)Class XI (School)Class X — ICSE BoardClass XII — ISC Board
Holidays & Breaks
Official Holiday List 2025–26
Complete list of gazetted holidays, vacation periods, and school observances for session 2025–26. School remains closed on all dates listed below.
National & Religious Holidays
11 Days
10 Apr 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr
Thursday
14 Apr 2025
Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti
Monday
1 May 2025
Labour Day
Thursday
26 Aug 2025
Janmashtami
Tuesday
2 Oct 2025
Gandhi Jayanti
Thursday
10–12 Oct 2025
Dussehra
Fri–Sun
14 Jan 2026
Makar Sankranti
Wednesday
26 Jan 2026
Republic Day
Monday
14 Mar 2026
Holi
Saturday
Vacation Periods
4 Breaks
16 Jun – 14 Jul
Summer Vacation
29 days
16 – 31 Oct 2025
Diwali Vacation
16 days
22 Dec – 1 Jan
Winter Vacation
11 days
29 – 31 Mar 2026
Session Close Break
3 days
School Observances (Short Day)
4 Days
15 Aug 2025
Independence Day
Short Day
5 Sep 2025
Teachers' Day
Short Day
14 Nov 2025
Children's Day
Short Day
26 Jan 2026
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 2025–26.
1 April 2025
Session Opens & Orientation Day
8 Sep 2025
Half-Yearly Examinations Begin
27 Sep 2025
Annual Sports Day
28 Nov 2025
Annual Day & Prize Distribution
10 Jan 2026
Mock Board Exams Begin
10 Feb 2026
ICSE Board Exams Begin (Class X)
15 Feb 2026
ISC Board Exams Begin (Class XII)
28 Mar 2026
Last Day of Session 2025–26
School Timings
School Hours & Working Days
Regular school hours and working day structure for academic session 2025–26. Students are requested to arrive punctually at the scheduled time.
- Pre-Primary (Pre-Nur – UKG): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Primary (Class I – V): 7:45 AM – 1:30 PM
- Middle & Secondary (Class VI – X): 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Senior Secondary (Class XI – XII): 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Working Days: Monday to Saturday (2nd & 4th 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.
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Get the Full Academic Calendar
Download the complete Academic Calendar 2025–26 as a printable PDF, or contact our school office for any clarifications regarding dates, examinations, or events.