School Holidays List: In view of the severe cold, holidays have been declared in schools by all the states of North India, while in some states the dates of these holidays have been extended in selected districts, the full details of which are given here.
Due to the increasing outbreak of cold in North India, school holidays have been extended for students in various districts. School holidays have been extended in many states and cities of India, including Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh to Patna, the capital of Bihar. In this article, know with the dates in which district, city and state the winter holiday has been extended.
School Holidays: School holidays extended in Ghaziabad
Due to cold wave, District Magistrate Indra Vikram Singh has issued a notification to extend winter holidays for students of classes 1 to 8. Schools will remain closed for students till January 18. However, employees of educational institutions will come to school. This order will apply to all council and secondary schools affiliated to UP Board, CBSE, ICSE and other boards.
School Holidays: How long are the school holidays in Patna
The District Magistrate of Patna has banned all educational activities up to class 8 in schools, Anganwadi centers and pre-schools till January 15, keeping in mind the safety of children’s health in the cold. Instructions have been given to keep the teaching time in classes above class 8 from 9 am to 3:30 pm only.
School Holidays: How long are the school holidays in Rajasthan
Due to cold wave in Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Bundi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Beawar, Dholpur and Jhalawar of Rajasthan, schools will remain closed till January 14 for classes up to 8th. At the same time, the timing has been changed for classes from 9th to 12th. These will start from 10 am.
School Holidays: How long are the school holidays in Gorakhpur
Schools are closed till January 14 for all government, Anganwadi and private educational institutions in Gorakhpur. These will reopen on January 15.
School Holidays: How long will schools, colleges remain closed in Tamil Nadu?
Schools in Tamil Nadu will remain closed till January 20 due to Pongal. Not only schools but colleges and government offices are also closed. Some private schools are also closed on January 13.
School Holidays: How long are schools closed in Telangana
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has announced school holidays in all intermediate colleges across the state to mark Makar Sankranti. The holidays have begun on January 11 and will continue till January 16. Classes will resume on Friday, January 17.
School Holidays: How long are Jammu and Kashmir school holidays?
The Department of School Education in Jammu and Kashmir has announced the following winter vacation schedule. The announcement was officially shared by School Education Minister Sakina Eltoo on microblogging site X.
- Schools up to Class 5: Will remain closed from December 10, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
- Schools from class 6 to 12: Will remain closed from December 16, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
The opening and closing dates of schools are given here based on the information released by the education departments of these states but students are advised to stay in touch with their respective schools for information about the holiday schedule.
