School Holidays December 8-14: From AP, Telangana to J&K; schools and educational institutes to remain shut

School Holidays In December, December 8 to 14 School Holidays: Between 8 and 14 December, several states are implementing short or week-long closures due to weather disruptions, administrative requirements and staff protests, according to local media reports.

School Holidays in December 8 to 14 week (Image via Canva)

December School Holidays: School shut in December 8 to 14 week (Image via Canva)

School Holidays in December: Schools across several states in India are likely to remain closed between 8 and 14 December due to a mix of factors — harsh winter conditions in northern regions, continuous rainfall in parts of the south, a teachers’ strike in Maharashtra, and local body elections in Kerala. According to media reports and local updates, multiple districts have already issued notifications for temporary closures.

Later this month, schools nationwide will also observe Christmas Eve on 24 December, followed by the holiday on 25 December. Many institutions are expected to close on 31 December as well, often clubbing the day with cultural events, annual functions or academic scheduling adjustments.

Why are schools closing this week?

Between 8 and 14 December, several states are implementing short or week-long closures due to weather disruptions, administrative requirements, and staff protests. According to media reports, heavy rainfall, a major teachers’ strike, local elections, and a deepening cold wave are shaping holiday schedules across regions.

Jammu & Kashmir: Week-long shutdown due to severe cold wave

Schools in the winter zones of Jammu & Kashmir will remain closed from 8 to 14 December as temperatures plunge and early snowfall affects daily movement. Dense fog and icy conditions have made commuting unsafe, prompting authorities to order a week-long break.

The administration has also issued the full winter vacation schedule for the season:

Pre-primary: 26 November 2025 – 28 February 2026

Classes 1–8: 1 December 2025 – 28 February 2026

Classes 9–12: 11 December 2025 – 22 February 2026

Parents and teachers have welcomed the decision, citing student safety amid harsh weather.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & coastal Andhra Pradesh: Rainfall-linked closures

As per local media reports, continuous moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah has led to school closures in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh from 8 to 13 December.

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District authorities have advised families to stay connected with local schools for day-to-day updates, as rainfall patterns may affect additional scheduling.

Kerala: Schools closed for local body elections

According to media reports, Kerala will keep all schools shut on 9 and 11 December to facilitate local body elections and related arrangements. Both government and private institutions will be used as polling stations.

Maharashtra: Teachers’ strike triggers shutdown in several districts

In Maharashtra, widespread school closures are expected in the Marathwada region due to an ongoing teachers’ and staff strike over mandatory TET. As per local and regional media reports, several schools will remain shut through the week as protests continue ahead of the Class 10 board exam cycle. Schools in Mumbai, however, are largely expected to function normally.

With varied reasons driving closures across states, families are advised to follow updates from district administrations and individual schools for accurate daily announcements.