Summer vacations have been revised in view of the intense heat; schools will now be closed from April 20 to June 15.
It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of children's health in this increasing heat – Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai
Raipur 16 April 2026/Keeping in mind the increasing heat and the impact of heat wave in the state, giving top priority to the safety of children's health, on the instructions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, a partial amendment has been made in the duration of summer vacation of schools. Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai said that it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure the safety of children's health in this increasing heat. Keeping in mind the health and safety of children, it has been decided to implement the pre-scheduled summer vacation earlier, so that the health of children can be protected in this scorching heat.
According to the order issued by the School Education Department Ministry, Mahanadi Bhawan, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, the summer vacation previously announced from 01 May 2026 to 15 June 2026 has been amended and now the holiday has been declared from 20 April 2026 to 15 June 2026. This order will be applicable to all government, aided, non-aided and private schools of the state.
