The Ministry of Education has released the school holiday list for 2026 for government and non-government secondary and lower secondary schools. The new list shows fewer holidays than last year, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. Because of this, many teachers and parents are unhappy with the decision.
The holiday list was published on Sunday, December 28, by the Government Secondary-1 Branch of the Secondary and Higher Education Division. According to the list, schools will have a total of 64 holidays in 2026. This number includes weekly holidays on Fridays and Saturdays. Last year, schools had 101 holidays when weekly holidays were counted. This means students will get much less time off in 2026.
The longest break next year will be from March 8 to March 26. This holiday will last 19 days and includes Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Independence Day. In 2025, schools enjoyed around 28 days of Ramadan holidays if weekly holidays were not counted. In 2026, Fridays and Saturdays have been included, which has shortened the actual break.
The Eid-ul-Azha and summer vacation will also be shorter. Schools will remain closed from May 24 to June 4, which is 12 days, including weekly holidays. Last year, this vacation was 15 days long. For Durga Puja and other religious occasions, schools will get five days of holidays. This year as well, weekly holidays have been included in the total count.
At the same time, teachers and parents have raised concerns about continuing regular classes until more than half of Ramadan. They say fasting students find it hard to attend long classes, especially during hot weather. Many students feel weak and tired, which affects their focus in class.
Teachers have also said that teaching while fasting for long hours is very difficult. Parents believe Ramadan should allow more rest and flexibility for students. They have requested the authorities to review the holiday plan and consider the health and well-being of both students and teachers.
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