April 2026
Session Begins · Fresh starts
- 1WedNew Academic Session BeginsSchool
- 1WedMahavir JayantiFestival
- 3FriGood FridayFestival
- 14TueDr. B.R. Ambedkar JayantiNational
- 20MonOrientation PTM (Term 1)School
Academic Calendar 2026-27
A month-wise schedule of school terms, examinations, national holidays and festivals — fully aligned with CBSE norms for the 2026-27 session.
1 Apr 2026 → 31 Mar 2027Academic Session
Term 1 · Apr–Sep 2026Half-Yearly cycle
Term 2 · Oct 2026 – Mar 2027Pre-Board + Boards
220+ DaysInstructional days · CBSE compliant
National Holiday
Festival
Examination
School Event
May 2026
Summer sets in · Unit Test 1
- 1FriLabour DayNational
- 1FriBuddha PurnimaFestival
- 15–30Unit Test 1 (Classes I–XII)Exam
- 27WedEid-ul-Adha (Bakrid)Festival
- 31SunSummer Vacation BeginsSchool
June 2026
Summer break · Rest and recharge
- 1–30Summer VacationSchool
- 26FriMuharramFestival
- TBDSummer Camp (optional, dates announced separately)School
July 2026
Welcome back · Clubs & activities open
- 1WedSchool ReopensSchool
- 1–10Holiday Homework Submission & ReviewSchool
- 15WedInvestiture CeremonySchool
- 15+Club & Activity enrolment opensSchool
August 2026
Patriotism month · Independence Day
- 9SunRaksha BandhanFestival
- 15SatIndependence Day — Flag Hoisting + Cultural ProgrammeNational
- 16SunKrishna JanmashtamiFestival
- 24–29Half-Yearly Practicals (IX–XII)Exam
September 2026
Half-Yearly season · End of Term 1
- 5SatTeachers' Day CelebrationSchool
- 14MonGanesh ChaturthiFestival
- 15TueHindi Diwas — Hindi Recitation & Essay eventsSchool
- 21–30Half-Yearly Examinations (I–XII)Exam
October 2026
Festive spirit rises · Term 2 begins
- 2FriGandhi JayantiNational
- 10SatTerm 1 Result Declaration + PTMSchool
- 19MonDussehra / VijayadashamiFestival
- 20TueMaha NavamiFestival
- 31SatNational Unity Day (Sardar Patel Jayanti)School
November 2026
Lights of Diwali · Children's Day
- 8SunDiwaliFestival
- 9MonGovardhan PujaFestival
- 10TueBhai DoojFestival
- 11WedChhath Puja (regional)Festival
- 14SatChildren's Day CelebrationSchool
- 24TueGuru Nanak JayantiFestival
- 26ThuConstitution DaySchool
- 28–30Unit Test 2Exam
December 2026
Annual Day · Winter cheer
- 1–15Annual Function preparationsSchool
- 20SunAnnual Day / Cultural ProgrammeSchool
- 25FriChristmasNational
- 26–31Winter Vacation BeginsSchool
January 2027
New Year · Pre-Board season
- 1FriNew Year HolidaySchool
- 4MonSchool ReopensSchool
- 14ThuMakar Sankranti / LohriFestival
- 18–30Pre-Board Examinations (X & XII)Exam
- 26TueRepublic Day — Flag Hoisting + Cultural ProgrammeNational
February 2027
Board exam season · Focus mode
- 1–10Final Practicals (X & XII)Exam
- 15MonCBSE Board Examinations Begin (X & XII)Exam
- 22MonAnnual Examinations Begin (I–VIII, IX, XI)Exam
- 26FriMaha ShivratriFestival
March 2027
Session closes · Festival of colours
- 3WedHolika DahanFestival
- 4ThuHoliFestival
- 10–20Annual Exams Continue (I–IX, XI)Exam
- 31WedResult Declaration + Session EndsSchool
Quick reference
Key information at a glance
School Timings
Summer (Apr–Sep): 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Winter (Oct–Mar): 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Working days: Monday to Saturday (2nd Saturday off).
CBSE Exam Pattern
I–V: 2 Unit Tests + Half-Yearly + Annual
VI–VIII: 2 Periodic Tests + Half-Yearly + Annual
IX & XI: Internal + Annual School Exam
X & XII: 2 Pre-Boards + CBSE Board Exam
Stay in touch
Email: gmsreoti@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 78003 04174
Website: www.gjms.edu.in
For changes, also check the Notices page.
Note: Dates of religious festivals (Eid, Muharram, Diwali, Holi, Shivratri, etc.) are based on the lunar calendar and may shift by a day per the Govt of India gazette and local moon-sighting. The school reserves the right to revise the calendar with prior notice via the school diary and the Notices page.