Updated State-Wise School Winter Holiday Schedule 2025: As the winter chill grips the nation, state governments and education departments have issued notifications regarding winter holidays for schools. Here is a comprehensive list of school holiday schedules across several states and cities in India. Uttar Pradesh In Ghaziabad, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) has ordered that all schools up to Class 8 will remain closed between January 6 and January 11, 2025. Agra and Mathura District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Singh has ordered that schools for Classes 1 to 8 in Agra and Mathura will remain shut until January 14, 2025. Lucknow In Lucknow, schools up to Class 8 will remain closed until January 11, 2025. For students in Classes 9 to 12, online classes have been mandated until this date, as per the order issued by District Magistrate Suryapal Gangwar. Himachal Pradesh The Government of Himachal Pradesh has announced winter vacations for schools from January 1 to February 11, 2025. Detailed information can be accessed through the official government website. Jharkhand In Jharkhand, the School Education and Literacy Department has issued a notification stating that all private and government schools, including aided, minority, and private institutions, will remain closed for students up to Class 8 from January 7 to January 13, 2025. Jammu and Kashmir The School Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir has announced the following winter holiday schedule: Schools up to Class 5: Closed from December 10, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Schools for Classes 6 to 12: Closed from December 16, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The announcement was officially shared on microblogging site X by Sakina ltoo, the Minister of School Education. Telangana The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) has declared Sankranti holidays for Intermediate students from January 11, to January 16, 2025 with colleges set to reopen on January 17, 2025. These measures aim to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the harsh winter season. Parents and students are advised to stay updated through official government channels for any changes or updates to the holiday schedules.
