On February 14, 2026 (Saturday), several Indian states will observe school holidays due to Second Saturday, Maha Kumbh Palat Pravah, and pre-Maha Shivaratri bridge holidays
Students across India should note that February 14, 2026 (Saturday), will see school closures in several states due to Second Saturday holidays, Maha Kumbh Palat Pravah in Uttar Pradesh, and potential bridge holidays ahead of Maha Shivaratri.
Uttar Pradesh: Maha Kumbh reverse flow closures
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Major districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya and Varanasi, will close schools tomorrow to manage the huge influx of devotees during the Maha Kumbh Palat Pravah.
- Ayodhya: Schools up to class 12 closed from February 11–14, 2026.
- Varanasi: Schools up to grade 8 closed until February 14, 2026.
- Mirzapur: Schools closed until February 13, 2026.
Board-related practical exams will continue as scheduled. The closures aim to ease transportation and manage large crowds in these spiritual cities.
Second Saturday Holidays (February 14, 2026)
Several states observe the standard Second Saturday holiday for schools:
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat, Telangana, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi (NCR – most schools)
Bridge Holiday Ahead of Maha Shivaratri (February 15, 2026)
Since Maha Shivaratri falls on Sunday, some private schools may declare February 14 as a bridge holiday, giving students and staff a long weekend. The decision depends on individual school administrations.
State-Wise School Holiday Status for February 14, 2026
| State/UT | Holiday Status | Reason / Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Open | Regular working day |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Closed | Statehood Day (local observance) |
| Assam | Open | Regular working day |
| Bihar | Open | Regular working day |
| Chhattisgarh | Open | Regular working day |
| Goa | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Gujarat | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Haryana | Open | Regular working day |
| Himachal Pradesh | Closed | Second Saturday / Winter vacation |
| Jharkhand | Open | Regular working day |
| Karnataka | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Kerala | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Madhya Pradesh | Open | Regular working day |
| Maharashtra | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Manipur | Open | Regular working day |
| Meghalaya | Open | Regular working day |
| Mizoram | Open | Regular working day |
| Nagaland | Open | Regular working day |
| Odisha | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Punjab | Open | Regular working day |
| Rajasthan | Open | Regular working day |
| Sikkim | Open | Regular working day |
| Tamil Nadu | Open | Regular working day |
| Telangana | Closed | Second Saturday |
| Tripura | Open | Regular working day |
| Uttar Pradesh | Open | Localised Maha Kumbh closures in specific districts |
| Uttarakhand | Open | Regular working day |
| West Bengal | Open | Regular working day |
| Delhi (NCR) | Closed | Second Saturday, most schools |
Important Notes for Students and Parents:
- Always check local school notifications before February 14, especially for private schools.
- Board exams and practical tests in Uttar Pradesh districts affected by Maha Kumbh will continue as scheduled.
- The combination of Second Saturday and bridge holidays provides students in some states with a long weekend.
Published: 13 Feb 2026, 09:38 pm IST
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