Ahmedabad:   The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 academic year, outlining key dates for school sessions, vacations, and examinations.

As per the calendar, the new academic year will begin on June 8, 2026. The first semester will continue until November 4, 2026, spanning approximately 120 days of instruction.

Vacations and Term Structure

Students will get a Diwali vacation from November 5 to November 25, 2026 (21 days). The second semester will commence on November 26, 2026, and continue until May 2, 2027 (124 days).

A Summer vacation has been scheduled from May 3 to June 6, 2027 (35 days).

Overall, the academic year will include:

• 244 working days
• 21 days of Diwali vacation
• 35 days of summer vacation
• 20 days of Public holidays   
• 4 days of local holidays
• Total 80 holidays (barring Sundays)

Board Examination Schedule

The board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on February 25, 2027, and conclude on March 17, 2027.

Other Key Exam Dates

• First Tests (Std. 9–12): October 22 to November 2, 2026
• Preliminary Exams (Std. 10–12): January 18 to January 28, 2027
• School level board subjects exams: 1 to 3 February
• Practical Exams (12th Science): February 5 to February 13, 2027
• School-level Annual Exams (Std. 9 to 11): April 5 to April 20, 2027

The board has instructed schools to complete the syllabus within the stipulated academic days and ensure timely conduct of internal and practical examinations.

This structured calendar aims to maintain uniformity across schools while balancing academic rigor with adequate breaks for students.