| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| WBBPE Full Form | West Bengal Board of Primary Education |
| Board Type | Autonomous |
| Inception | 2nd July 1990 |
| Administered by | State Government of West Bengal |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Role | Overseeing Primary Education in West Bengal |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Also Read: West Bengal Government Holiday List 2024
First Term: 1st January to 15th April 2024
Primary School Holiday in January 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 01/01/2024 | Monday | 1 Day | |
| Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | 12/01/2024 | Friday | 1 Day | |
| Makar Sankranti (Pous Parban) | 15/01/2024 | Monday | 1 Day | |
| Netaji Jayanti | 23/01/2024 | Tuesday | 1 Day | To be celebrated in School |
| Republic Day | 26/01/2024 | Friday | 1 Day | Hoisting of National Flag in School |
February 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saraswati Puja (Shree Panchami) | 13/02/2024 14/02/2024 | Tuesday Wednesday | 2 Days | |
| International Mother Language Day | 21/02/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day | To be celebrated in School |
| Shab-e-Barat | 26/02/2024 | Monday | 1 Day |
March 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shivaratri | 08/03/2024 | Friday | 1 Day | |
| Doljatra | 25/03/2024 & 26/03/2024 | Monday & Tuesday | 2 Days | |
| Good Friday | 29/03/2024 | Friday | 1 Day |
April 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Harichand Thakur Janma Jayanti | 06/04/2024 | Saturday | 1 Day | |
| Eid al-Fitr | 10/04/2024 & 11/04/2024 | Wednesday & Thursday | 2 Days | |
| Chaitra Sankranti | 13/04/2024 | Saturday | 1 Day | |
| Poila Baisakh (Bangla Noboborsho 1431) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti | 14/04/2024 | Sunday |
Total holidays: 16 Days
- Note:
- Guru Rabidas Jayanti on 24 February, Saturday, holiday for the followers of Guru Rabidas only.
- Easter Saturday on 30 March, Saturday, holiday for Christians only.
Also Read: West Bengal Government Holiday List 2024
Second Term: Primary School Holiday From 16th April to 7th August 2024
April 2024:
- Mahavir Jayanti
- Date: 21/04/2024
- Day: Sunday
May 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Day | 01/05/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day | |
| Rabindra Nath Tagore Jayanti | 08/05/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day | To be celebrated in School |
| Summer Vacation | 13/05/2024 to 03/06/2024 | Monday to Monday | 19 Days | Excluding Sundays |
| Buddha Purnima and Pandit Raghunath Murmu Jayanti | 23/05/2024 | Thursday | Falls during Summer Vacation | |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Jayanti | 26/05/2024 | Sunday |
June 2024:
Eid al-Adha (Bakr Eid)
- Date: 17/06/2024
- Day: Monday
- Holiday: 1 Day
July 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratha Yatra | 07/07/2024 | Sunday | ||
| Muharram | 17/07/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day |
August 2024:
Prafulla Chandra Roy Jayanti
- Date: 02/08/2024
- Day: Friday
- Holiday: (To be celebrated in School)
Total Holidays: 23 Days
- Note:
- Hul Diwas on 30 June, Sunday, holiday for Adivasi (Santhal) community only.
- Poet Bhanubhakta Acharya Jayanti on 13 July, Saturday, holiday for Darjeeling & Kalimpong Districts only.
Also Read: West Bengal Government Holiday List 2024
Third Term: Primary School Holiday From 8th August to 31st December 2024
August 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martyr’s Day (Sacrifice day of Khudiram) | 11/08/2024 | Sunday | To be celebrated in School | |
| Independence Day | 15/08/2024 | Thursday | 1 Day | National Flag to be hoisted in School |
| Rakhi Purnima | 19/08/2024 | Monday | 1 Day | |
| Janmashtami | 26/08/2024 | Monday | 1 Day |
September 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers’ Day | 05/09/2024 | Thursday | To be celebrated in School | |
| Fateha-E- Dwaz-Daham | 16/09/2024 | Monday | 1 Day | |
| Biswakarma Puja | 17/09/2024 | Tuesday | 1 Day | |
| Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Jayanti | 26/09/2024 | Thursday | To be celebrated in School |
October 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Jayanti | 02/10/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day | |
| Puja Vacation (from Durga Puja to 2 Days after Lakshmi Puja) | 07/10/2024 to 18/10/2024 | Monday to Friday | 11 Days | Excluding Sundays |
| Puja Vacation (from Kali Puja to Day after Bhatridwitiya) | 31/10/2024 to 04/11/2024 | Thursday to Monday | 4 Days | Excluding Sundays |
November 2024:
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhat Puja | 07/11/2024 & 08/11/2024 | Thursday & Friday | 2 Days | |
| Jagadhatri Puja | 10/11/2024 | Sunday | ||
| Children’s Day | 14/11/2024 | Thursday | To be celebrated in School | |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti, Parshwanath’s Rathajatra and Birsa Munda Jayanti | 15/11/2024 | Friday | 1 Day |
Holidays For Primary Schools: December 2024
| Occasion | Date | Day | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 25/12/2024 | Wednesday | 1 Day |
Foundation Day of School:
- Date: —
- Day: —
- Holiday: 1 Day
Total Holidays: 26 Days
Total Primary School Holiday for the Year 2024 : 65 Days
- Note:
- Holiday must be declared on the occasion of the festival.
- It is mandatory to hoist the National Flag at the School observing
Also Read: West Bengal Government Holiday List 2024
Official Source: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the office address of West Bengal Board of Primary Education?
Ans. Acharya Prafulla Chandra Bhawan DK 7/1, Sector II, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091
What is the contact number of West Bengal Board of Primary Education?
Ans. 033 23348983 / 033 2359813, Email ID- secretary.wbbpe@gmail.com