Schools in many states have declared a holiday on November 24th due to Martyrdom Day. Due to the increasing cold and cold wave, school timings in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana have been changed.
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Why November 24th declared a holiday?
School Holidays 2025: There is good news for school students. On November 24th, 2025, all government and private schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttarakhand have been declared a holiday due to Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day. Schools across the country will be closed on Sunday, November 23rd, allowing students to enjoy two holidays simultaneously.
Following this, all schools will be closed on Sunday, November 30th. Furthermore, school timings in Haryana have been changed, with single-shift schools opening at 9:30 am and closing at 3:30 pm. Double-shift schools will operate from 7:55 am to 5:15 pm. The first shift will run from 7:55 am to 12:30 pm, while the second shift will run from 12:40 pm to 5:15 pm. This order will be effective from November 15 to February 15.
Winter Vacation Announced in Rajasthan
Winter vacation in Rajasthan will run from December 25, 2025, to January 5, 2026. This vacation will apply to all government and private schools. The holiday dates have been determined 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.
When will schools be closed in December?
- December 7 – Sunday
- December 14 – Sunday
- December 19 – Goa Liberation Day, Goa and Daman and Diu
- December 21 – Sunday
- December 24 – Christmas Eve, Meghalaya, Mizoram
- December 25 – Christmas
- December 26 – Boxing Day, Mizoram, Telangana
- December 27 – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh
- December 28 – Sunday
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Faq’s(November 24th declared a holiday for schools)
Is November 24th declared a holiday for schools?
Yes, 24 November is a school holiday.
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