As winter tightens its grip across India, schools in several states have announced closures between December 22 to December 27 due to a mix of cold wave conditions, severe air pollution, Christmas holidays, and regional weather challenges. The holiday schedules vary from state to state, depending on climate and local administrative decisions, giving students a short break before longer winter vacations begin.
Here’s a state-wise look at school holidays during this week:
North India: Cold Wave and Severe AQI Drive Closures
Delhi & NCR (Delhi, Haryana):
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Schools remain closed during December 22–27 mainly due to a combination of winter conditions and Christmas-related breaks. While Delhi’s official winter vacation begins in January, many schools have shifted to online or hybrid modes this week due to severe AQI levels.
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Uttar Pradesh:
Most schools across UP are closed from December 20 to December 31, which means students get the entire December 22–27 week off as part of the state’s winter break.
Punjab:
Punjab schools are officially shut starting December 22, with winter holidays running until January 10. Students will not attend school anytime during the December 22–28 period.
Himachal Pradesh:
Schools observe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24–25) as holidays. In many districts, winter breaks begin around December 23 or 24, keeping schools closed for most of the week.
Jammu & Kashmir:
Due to heavy snowfall and extreme winter, schools for pre-primary to Class 8 remain closed throughout December, including December 22–28. Senior classes are also shut during this week.
Central India: Winter + Christmas Breaks
Madhya Pradesh:
Schools start their winter and Christmas holidays from December 23, remaining closed for the rest of the week.
Odisha:
Schools across Odisha, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, observe winter holidays from December 23 to December 31, keeping schools shut throughout December 22–28 except Monday in some areas.
Central Boards: Kendriya Vidyalaya & PM Shri Schools
Schools under Kendriya Vidyalaya, PM Shri, and other central boards follow a uniform winter vacation from December 23 to January 1, meaning students are off for most of the December 22–28 week.
School Holidays In South States
Kerala:
Schools close for Christmas holidays from December 24, reopening on January 5. Students get December 24–28 off, while December 22–23 may be working days depending on districts.
Tamil Nadu:
Some districts have announced short closures due to rain and local weather, with Christmas holidays falling within this week for select schools.
Since many closures are influenced by local weather alerts, pollution levels, and district orders, parents are advised to check official school notices and district announcements regularly. For millions of students, the December 22–27 week offers a much-needed winter pause