Kerala school Onam exams from August 13 to 20

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The first-term (Onam) examinations for Classes I to XII in government and aided schools in Kerala will be held from August 13 to 20, 2026.The examinations for Classes I to IV will begin on August 14 and conclude on August 20.The exams for Classes V to VIII will begin on August 13 and conclude on August 20.Classes IX and X will also appear for the exams from August 13 to August 20.The Plus Two higher secondary examinations will begin on August 14 and end on August 20.August 21 will be a working day that can be used by schools for organising Onam celebrations. The schools will close for the Onam holidays after the celebrations and reopen on August 31 (Monday). Published - July 29, 2026 03:04 pm IST