School Holiday: Schools remains closed for 12 days from December 20

School holiday: The specific dates for the Winter Break or Christmas Vacation can vary significantly from state to state and even between different school boards (State, CBSE, ICSE, private/minority schools). School Holiday: Schools remains closed for 12 days from December 20.

The period of December 20 to 31, 2025, falls within the scheduled winter vacation for several states, primarily in North India, to provide relief from the cold weather.

Here is a summary of the expected state-wise school holiday status for that period:

Uttar Pradesh: School holiday from December 20 – December 31, 2025, A 12-day Winter Recess, as per the academic calendar, for cold weather relief.

Jammu & Kashmir (Winter Zone): Fully Closed – Extended winter holidays due to severe cold, with closures running from late November/early December until late February.

Madhya Pradesh: Starting from December 23 or 24 – Winter/Christmas vacation typically begins in this range and extends into early January.

PM Shri Schools (Across States)- School holiday from December 23, 2025 to January 1, 2026, A standard 10-day winter break.

Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh: school holiday likely December 20 to December 31, Most schools in these regions follow a pattern of closing for the final 10-12 days of December.

All States (National Holiday): School holiday on December 25, 2025 in all states for Christmas Day is a nationwide gazetted holiday.

Many schools have pre-board exams in December and may observe the winter break only from late December (e.g., December 24/25) until early January, depending on the school’s calendar.

Most schools only observe a holiday for Christmas Day (December 25), though Christian minority institutions may get an extended break.

The definitive list is released by the State Education Departments (or District Collector/Magistrate in some cases) and your individual school’s management. Always check the official circular/notification from your specific school or the state’s Directorate of Education for the most accurate dates.

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