Holiday for all schools from classes 1 to 8: severe cold and cold wave in Jaunpur.
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Holiday for all schools from classes 1 to 8
Due to the severe cold and cold wave in Jaunpur, District Magistrate Dr. Dinesh Chandra Singh has ordered the closure of all schools from classes one to eight for two days. This order will be applicable to all government, semi-government, recognised, and unrecognised schools.
The intense cold and dense fog prevailing in the district for the past two days have affected daily life. Children were facing difficulties in going to school. Earlier, the district administration had changed the school timings, making them from 10 am to 2 pm.
Considering the possibility of extreme cold, fog, and cold wave in the next two days, the District Magistrate has issued orders to keep the schools completely closed on Friday and Saturday. This order will be effective for all primary and junior high schools.
District Basic Education Officer Dr. Gorakhnath Patel said that students will not come to school during these two days. However, teachers will be present in the schools on Saturday to complete the voter revision work.
Winter School Holidays December 2025 and 26: After Jammu and Kashmir, other North Indian states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh are also expected to announce winter vacations soon.
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Winter School Holidays December 2025 and 26
With the onset of winter, winter vacations are about to begin in several states. Jammu and Kashmir has given a long winter vacation break this time, which started in December and will continue until the end of February 2026. Similarly, winter vacations are also about to begin in Delhi, UP, and Haryana. According to the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s winter vacation schedule, pre-primary classes have been closed since November 26. Classes 1 to 8 were closed on December 1. Academic activities for senior classes are scheduled to close from December 11. Schools will now reopen in February next year.
After Jammu and Kashmir, other North Indian states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh may soon announce winter vacations.
When will winter holidays be in Delhi in 2025-26?
The national capital has also started experiencing severe cold, and winter vacations are expected soon. According to the school calendar for the academic year 2025-26, the Directorate of Education, Delhi (DoE) has announced that winter holidays will begin on January 1 and continue until January 15, 2026. These dates were mentioned in a notice issued last November. When will winter holidays begin in Haryana in 2025-26?
Winter vacations are also about to begin in Haryana. Typically, winter holidays in Haryana start from January 1st, and schools reopen on January 16th.
School Holidays from December 11 to 14: Schools will be closed in some states of the country on December 11, 12, 13, and 14. Children are thrilled with the school closures.
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School Holidays from December 11 to 14
The weather in the country has changed, and the cold is intensifying. In many states, people are shivering due to the cold wave. This harsh weather affects young children the most, who face difficulties going to school. Along with the cold, dense fog also prevails in many states in the mornings. Therefore, children are eagerly awaiting school holidays. Although winter holidays have not yet started in most parts of the country, some states have declared school holidays on December 11, 12, 13, and 14.
In Kerala, schools will be closed on December 11 due to the second phase of local body elections. In Jammu and Kashmir, schools have been closed due to the cold wave and snowfall. Schools in the winter zone areas of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on December 11, 12, 13, and 14. Furthermore, schools will remain closed even after this period, as all schools up to class 12 in the winter zone of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed throughout December.
In Jammu and Kashmir, pre-primary schools will have holidays from November 26, 2025, to February 28, 2026. For children in classes 1 to 8, the holidays will be from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. For children in classes 9 to 12, the holidays will be from December 11, 2025, to February 22, 2026. Additionally, schools in rain-affected districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu will be closed on December 11, 12, 13, and 14(School Holidays from December 11 to 14)
Children are having a great time, and parents and teachers are also relieved
The school holidays have brought joy to the children. They are excited about not having to go to school due to the bad weather. Along with the children, their parents and teachers are also relieved and happy.
School Holidays from 8 to 14 December: Schools will be closed in one part of the country on December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. This has brought joy to the children, and also provided a much-needed break for parents and teachers.
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School Holidays from 8 to 14 December
The effects of the cold weather are increasing across the country. A cold wave has even begun in several states. With the increasing cold, children’s anticipation for school holidays is also growing. Due to the drop in temperature and fog, children are facing considerable difficulty in going to school. Although winter holidays have not yet started in most schools, children in one part of the country have been given school holidays on December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
School Holidays from 8 to 14 December: Considering the cold, fog, and snowfall, school holidays have been announced for children in Jammu and Kashmir. Schools in the winter zone of Jammu and Kashmir (mainly the hilly areas) will be closed on December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Not only that, but schools will remain closed even after this, as all pre-primary schools and schools up to class 8 in the winter zone of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed throughout December.
What is the holiday schedule?
In Jammu and Kashmir, pre-primary schools will have holidays from November 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026. For children from classes 1 to 8, the holidays will be from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. For children from classes 9 to 12, the holidays will be from December 11, 2025 to February 22, 2026.
Children have a great time, parents and teachers also get a break The long school holidays in Jammu and Kashmir have been a treat for the children. They are very happy to be free from the obligation of going to school in the cold weather. Along with the children, their parents and teachers have also got a break, and they are equally excited.
Uttarakhand School Holiday List 2026: School students in Uttarakhand are eagerly awaiting the 2026 school holidays. A list of state holidays has been released, showing that the month of March will have the most holidays.
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Uttarakhand School Holiday List 2026
Uttarakhand School Holiday List 2026: Both children and parents in Uttarakhand are eagerly awaiting the school holidays in 2026. According to the released calendar, schools in the state will have quite a few holidays in the coming year. The calendar for next year includes 22 government holidays. However, the official calendar for 2026 holidays is yet to be released. But an annual holiday calendar has been released regarding the holidays in the coming year.
2026 Holiday Calendar: 2026 School Holidays Calendar
This annual holiday calendar for the year 2026 has been released by Kendriya Vidyalaya Pithoragarh, which shows only one holiday in the month of January. There will be no holidays in the month of February. Along with this, in the month of March, there will be holidays for Holi, Jamat-ul-Vida and Eid, as well as Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti. In the month of April, there will be a holiday on April 3rd for Good Friday.
These holidays will be in this month: 2026 Holiday Calendar
In May 2026, there will be holidays for Buddha Purnima and Eid (Bakrid), and in the month of June, there will be a holiday for Muharram, and there will be no holidays in the month of July. In the month of August, children will get three holidays, including Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi and Raksha Bandhan. In the month of September, there will only be a holiday for Janmashtami. In the month of October, there will be holidays for Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Karva Chauth. In November 2026, there will be three holidays including Diwali, Bhai Dooj and Guru Nanak Jayanti. And in the month of December, there will be a holiday for Christmas.
Uttarakhand School Holiday Calendar 2026
It should be noted that this annual holiday calendar for the year 2026 has been released by Kendriya Vidyalaya Pithoragarh. Therefore, the official annual holiday calendar is yet to be released.
School Holidays 2026: Complete list of 2026 school holidays here. Visit HolidayAlerts.in for all details of any holiday.
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School Holidays 2026: This year, the cold weather has arrived with record-breaking speed. The morning fog, strong winds, and low temperatures have made going to school even more difficult for children. As a result, children are now eagerly awaiting the December holidays. Several states have released their school holiday lists, with the holidays in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh being the most talked about.
While children in UP are going to get a long break at the end of the year, the Bihar Education Department has released the complete holiday calendar for 2026. It includes complete details of the 75 holidays throughout the year. Let’s find out when the holidays will begin in December and the complete holiday list for Bihar.
The Bihar Education Department has released the school holiday calendar for 2026. According to this, schools in the state will have a total of 75 days of holidays throughout the year. This includes Sundays. Excluding all Sundays, there are 65 days of holidays remaining.
Schools in Uttar Pradesh will have holidays from December 20 to December 31, 2025. This includes Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and winter vacation. In addition, schools in many states will be closed on December 24th for Christmas Eve, but this may vary depending on the school. December 25th is a national holiday for Christmas.
Complete List of Holidays in Bihar (School Holidays 2026)
January
January 14 – Makar Sankranti
January 23 – Basant Panchami
January 26 – Republic Day
February
February 1 – Sant Ravidas Jayanti
February 4 – Shab-e-Barat
February 15 – Maha Shivaratri
March
March 3 & 4 – Holi
March 13 – Last Friday of Ramadan
March 21 – Eid-ul-Fitr
March 22 – Bihar Day
March 27 – Ram Navami
March 31 – Mahavir Jayanti
April
April 3 – Good Friday
April 14 – Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti
April 23 – Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti
April 25 – Janaki Navami
May
May 1 – Labour Day/Buddha Purnima
May 28 – Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)
June
June 1 to 20 – Summer Vacation
June 27 – Muharram
June 29 – Kabir Jayanti
August
August 4 – Chehlum
August 15 – Independence Day
August 24 – Last Monday of Sawan
August 26 – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
August 28 – Raksha Bandhan
September
September 4 – Janmashtami
September 14 – Hartalika Teej
September 25 – Anant Chaturdashi
October
October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
October 5 – Jitiya Vrat
October 11 – Kalash Sthapana
October 17 to 21 – Durga Puja Holidays
November
November 7 to 17 – Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, Bhai Dooj and Chhath Puja
If you study in Bihar or Uttar Pradesh, this complete calendar will be useful for you. From December to the next year’s festive season, children will get several long breaks.
Dehradun: Education Department: BRCs and CRPs to receive 15 days of leave
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BRCs and CRPs to receive 15 days of leave
Dehradun: Block resource and cluster resource persons appointed through outsourcing in the Education Department will receive 15 days of casual leave per year. They will also be eligible for other holidays. State Project Director Deepti Singh has issued an order in this regard. The State Project Office has determined the CRP’s work responsibilities.
The order states that CRPs will assist in presenting and teaching model lesson plans in 10 schools per Panchayat each month. They will also assist in preparing question papers for pre-board examinations. CRPs will be able to use a maximum of ₹25,000 for any purpose. Any amount exceeding this amount can only be spent with the permission of the Block Education Officer.
Bihar Education Department 2026 Holiday Schedule: The Bihar Education Department has released the school holiday calendar for the year 2026. This calendar includes information on summer and winter vacations, as well as holidays for festivals. This information is important for teachers, students, and parents to help them plan their holidays.
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Bihar Education Department 2026 Holiday Schedule
Bihar Education Department Releases Holiday Schedule
Details of Government School Holidays in 2026
Teachers, Students, and Parents, Attention:
The Education Department of the Government of Bihar has released the annual holiday schedule for all government, state-run, nationalized, project, higher elementary, secondary, and higher secondary schools (including Sanskrit, Urdu, and Madrasa schools) for the year 2026. According to the list, a total of 75 days of holidays have been scheduled for 2026, including 10 Sundays. Sanjay R.A.O., Director (Secondary), Education Department, has issued a notification in this regard.
The holiday schedule includes all major festivals and government holidays, from Makar Sankranti to Diwali, Chhath, and winter vacation.
According to the list, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14, Basant Panchami on January 23, Republic Day on January 26, Sant Ravidas Jayanti on February 1, Mahashivratri on February 15, and Holi on March 3-4.
Similarly, several festivals have been included in March and April.
Longest Holidays in June
According to the notification, there will be a 20-day summer vacation from June 1 to June 20, which includes two Sundays. Winter vacation has been declared at the end of the year from December 25 to December 31, totaling seven days.
Long Holidays for Durga Puja and Diwali
Durga Puja holidays will be from October 17 to 21, totaling five days. Diwali, Chitragupta Puja, and Chhath festivals will include a 10-day holiday from November 7 to November 17.
Special instructions have been issued to ensure that students’ academic work is not affected
The Education Department has stated that all schools will celebrate the annual function, Republic Day, Independence Day, and Gandhi Jayanti, and schools will remain open on these days. Schools will close only after the events are over.
Furthermore, instructions have been issued that students will be assigned homework during the summer vacation, Diwali and Chhath holidays, and winter vacation, and this work will be evaluated when schools reopen.
Also, the dates of Muslim festivals may change depending on the sighting of the moon.
The Education Department has directed all District Education Officers, District Program Officers, and schools to ensure school operations are conducted according to the holiday schedule.
Long Christmas 2025 weekend this time, school holidays in December 2025.
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Long Christmas 2025 weekend this time
The joy of Christmas 2025 is set to double for school children, as different states will extend Christmas and winter vacations, ranging from three days to a full 12 days.
With the onset of December, winter begins in most parts of the country. Along with the cold, this month also brings joy to people, as school holidays begin this month, with everyone planning family trips. Winter vacations are announced as soon as temperatures begin to drop in states. In most states, school holidays begin on December 25th.
This year, Christmas Day will be on Thursday, December 25th. This will be followed by a holiday on Good Governance Day on December 26th. Saturday and Sunday will add up to four days of holiday. Let us tell you that this news is even more important for school going children because in different states, Christmas and winter vacation holidays have been declared from 3 days to full 12 days.
Schools will remain closed in December 2025: Complete details on all school holidays in the month of December 2025.
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Schools will remain closed in December 2025
Schools and colleges in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, will be closed on Wednesday, December 3rd, to mark the anniversary of the gas tragedy. Additionally, schools will be closed on Sundays and Christmas Day in December.
Due to the increasing cold, fog, and cold wave, school timings in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Haryana have been changed. Meanwhile, winter vacations have been announced in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. Winter vacations are expected to be announced in other states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, in the coming days. Meanwhile, schools across the country will also be closed in December due to weekly Sundays and Christmas, providing students with ample holidays.
Winter vacation in Rajasthan will run from December 25th, 2025, to January 5th, 2026. This holiday will apply to all government and private schools. Holiday dates have been finalized according to the Shivira Panchang 2025-26. Winter vacations are also likely to be announced soon in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. School holidays in these states typically begin in the last week of December or early January.
Where and when will schools be closed in December?
