Students in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad are eagerly waiting for their winter break. As December arrives, North India experiences colder temperatures, which usually leads to longer school holidays. While the Education Department or local District Magistrates have not yet officially announced the dates for the 2025-26 academic year, past patterns suggest that winter vacation will likely begin around Christmas.
In Noida and Ghaziabad, part of the Delhi-NCR region, winter holidays typically run from the last week of December to mid-January. These holidays give students a chance to escape the biting cold and thick fog. Traditionally, the break starts around Christmas or December 31 and lasts for 10 to 15 days. Depending on the weather conditions, authorities sometimes extend the vacation, as seen in previous years.
Expected Winter Vacation Dates in Delhi-NCR
Looking at past academic patterns, the winter vacation in Noida and Ghaziabad is likely to begin on one of the following dates:
- Estimated Start Date 1: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
- Estimated Start Date 2: December 31, 2025 (just before New Year)
Duration of Holidays: Around 10 to 15 days
Expected School Reopening: Second week of January 2026
As per the government academic calendar, schools in Uttar Pradesh generally observe a winter break of about 12 days, usually from December 20 to December 31. In Noida and Ghaziabad, however, the District Magistrate makes the final call on the holiday dates depending on the local weather conditions.
Winter vacation trends over the last 4 years
In Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad, the schedule for winter vacations has largely followed a consistent pattern, generally beginning around December 31 and lasting until mid-January. In recent years, schools in Ghaziabad extended holidays for students in classes 1 to 8 up to January 18, depending on weather conditions.
Students and parents should note that the final decision on holiday dates rests with the District Magistrate, who considers the severity of cold and dense fog. Additionally, classes 9 to 12 sometimes have shorter breaks or adjusted school hours, such as 10 am to 3 pm, compared to the lower classes.
