The Kerala General Education Department has announced the schedule for the Kerala Christmas Examination 2026, also known as the second-term or half-yearly examination. The exams for Upper Primary, High School and Higher Secondary students, including Class 10 (SSLC), Plus One and Plus Two, will be conducted from December 8 to 17, 2026. The decision was taken at the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Monitoring Committee meeting held on November 10, 2026.
The Christmas vacation will begin on December 18, following school-level celebrations. Schools will remain closed until December 27 and reopen on December 28, 2026. For Lower Primary students, the Christmas examination will be held from December 11 to 17.
Kerala Christmas Exam Date 2026: Class-Wise Schedule
| Class Category | Examination Dates |
|---|---|
| Upper Primary | December 8–17, 2026 |
| Class 10 (SSLC) | December 8–17, 2026 |
| Plus One (+1) | December 8–17, 2026 |
| Plus Two (+2) | December 8–17, 2026 |
| Lower Primary | December 11–17, 2026 |
The schedule covers the examination period for the respective classes. The detailed subject-wise Kerala SSLC, Plus One, and Plus Two Christmas exam timetables have not yet been confirmed through an official notification.
Kerala Christmas Vacation 2026: School Reopening Date
The school Christmas celebrations are scheduled for December 18, 2026. Following the celebrations, schools will close for the annual Christmas vacation. The holiday and reopening schedule is:
- Christmas celebrations: December 18, 2026
- Christmas vacation: December 18 – 27, 2026
- School reopening: December 28, 2026 (Monday)
Students can check their respective school notices for updates on subject-wise examination schedules and timings.