Your Complete Guide to the School Academic Year
Our comprehensive academic calendar is designed to provide a well-structured academic year with balanced periods of learning, assessment, evaluation, and celebration. The calendar ensures optimal time for academic pursuits while accommodating national holidays, school breaks, and important celebrations that enrich our students' educational experience.
This calendar serves as your guide for planning and organizing academic activities, exams, events, and holidays. We encourage parents, students, and staff to review this calendar regularly to stay informed about important dates and upcoming activities throughout the academic year.
Session: April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 | A balanced blend of rigorous academics and enriching experiences
How our academic year is organized for optimal learning
April - July 2025
First teaching term with foundation building, initial assessments, and curricular progress. Includes summer holidays and mid-term assessments.
July - September 2025
Continued learning after summer break, monsoon period activities, and preparations for mid-term examinations with increased academic rigor.
September - November 2025
Festival season learning period with cultural celebrations, competitions, and preparations for pre-board examinations for senior classes.
November 2025 - January 2026
Winter session with final examinations, board exams for senior classes, and holiday season celebrations and winter break.
January - February 2026
Post-exam review and remedial sessions, annual event celebrations, awards ceremony, and continuation of senior class board exams.
February - March 2026
Final term with culminating assessments, farewell celebrations, annual functions, result declarations, and year-end activities.
Key events and activities for each month
Month Start: New Academic Session
Summer Term Continues
Start Summer Break
Monsoon & New Session
Independence Day Celebration
Festival & Assessment Month
Festival Season & Exams
Pre-Board Period
Exam & Holiday Month
Board Exams & Republic Day
Final Exams & Sports Day
Year-End & Celebrations
National holidays and school breaks for 2025-26
| Holiday/Break | Dates | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Vacation | 8 June - 3 July 2025 | 26 Days | School Break |
| Independence Day | 15 August 2025 | 1 Day | National Holiday |
| Janmashtami/Monsoon Break | 25-26 August 2025 | 2 Days | School Holiday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 7 September 2025 | 1 Day | School Holiday |
| Dussehra Break | 24-28 October 2025 | 5 Days | Extended Break |
| Diwali & Govardhan Break | 30 Oct - 2 Nov 2025 | 4 Days | Extended Break |
| Children's Day | 14 November 2025 | 1 Day | School Holiday |
| Winter Break | 20 Dec 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 | 14 Days | School Break |
| Republic Day | 26 January 2026 | 1 Day | National Holiday |
| Holi Festival Break | 23-24 March 2026 | 2 Days | Extended Break |
Key assessment periods throughout the academic year
Throughout the Year
Regular evaluations on chapters/units covered in classroom. Continuous assessment to monitor student progress and understanding of concepts.
May-June 2025
First comprehensive assessment covering curriculum taught in Term 1. Important for evaluating early-term progress and identifying learning gaps.
September-October 2025
Mock board examinations for Class XII students to prepare for actual board exams. Helps students understand exam pattern and time management.
October-November 2025
Major assessments covering half of the annual syllabus. Evaluates student learning halfway through the academic year.
December 2025 - February 2026
Official Board exams. Class XII exams start in December with completion in February. Class X Board exams held as per prescribed schedule.
February-March 2026
End-of-year comprehensive exams covering complete syllabus. Final assessment determining promotion and academic standing for next year.
Download our complete academic calendar in PDF format for easy reference and printing. Share it with your family and keep it handy for all important dates and events.
Our comprehensive annual calendar ensures that students, parents, and staff are well-informed about all important dates, exams, holidays, and events. This structured approach helps in better planning and ensures no important dates are missed.
We recommend that all stakeholders keep this calendar readily accessible and refer to it regularly throughout the year. For any clarifications or specific inquiries regarding calendar dates, please feel free to contact the school office. Together, we ensure a smooth, productive, and fulfilling academic year for all members of the Tulsi family.
