Winter Holiday Extended: Due to severe cold and fog in North India, school holidays have been extended in many states. Winter vacation of government and private schools has been extended in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar and many other states. This will provide relief to children from cold and their health can be taken care of.
State governments and education departments have taken this decision in view of the weather conditions. At many places the temperature has gone below zero and visibility has also reduced due to fog. In such a situation, it can be dangerous for children to go to school. Therefore, keeping their safety in mind, the holidays have been extended.
Winter Holiday Extended: What is it and why did it happen?
Winter Holiday Extended means that the winter holidays have been extended. Winter break in schools usually occurs in late December or early January. But this time due to severe cold, many states have extended the holidays further.
The main reasons behind this are:
- sharp drop in temperature
- Dense fog and low visibility
- Taking care of children’s health and safety
- cold wave warning
- Slippage danger on roads
Information about Winter Holiday 2025
| Description | Details |
| reason for holidays | extreme cold and fog |
| affected states | Delhi, UP, Haryana, Bihar etc. |
| holiday period | January 1-15, 2025 (varies by state) |
| school opening date | January 16, 2025 (in most states) |
| affected classes | From nursery to 12th |
| online classes | Released for 9-12 in some states |
| next update | according to weather conditions |
Winter Vacation Schedule in Delhi
Delhi government has announced winter vacation for all government schools. Information here:
- Holiday Period: January 1 to January 15, 2025
- School opening date: January 16, 2025
- Applicable to all government and private schools
- For all students from class nursery to 12th
The temperature in Delhi has dropped to 7 degrees Celsius and there is dense fog. In such a situation, this decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of children.
Information about school closure in Uttar Pradesh
School holidays have been extended in many districts of Uttar Pradesh. Details here:
- Noida: Schools up to class 8 closed till further orders
- Ghaziabad: All schools closed till 11 January
- Lucknow: Closed till January 11 till class 8, online classes for 9-12
- Agra and Mathura: Schools of classes 1-8 closed till 14 January
There are different dates in different districts in UP. Parents should contact their children’s school to get correct information.
Schedule of Winter Break in Haryana
Haryana government has announced winter break for all government and private schools:
- Holiday Period: January 1 to January 15, 2025
- School opening date: January 16, 2025
- Applicable to all classes
- Uniform schedule across the state
Haryana is also experiencing severe cold, hence this step has been taken for the safety of children.
Information about school closure in Bihar
Bihar government has also decided to extend school holidays:
- All government and private schools closed till January 11, 2025
- Applicable to all students up to class 8
- Closed in Araria district till 12th January
- Online classes continue for classes 9-12
In Bihar too, the temperature has dropped significantly and visibility has reduced due to fog.
Schedule of Winter Break in Chandigarh
School holidays have been extended in Chandigarh:
- All schools closed till January 11, 2025
- Schools will open on 13 January
- Online classes continue till class 8
- Applicable to both government and private schools
It is extremely cold in Chandigarh too, hence this decision has been taken for the safety of children.
Long Winter Vacation in Jammu and Kashmir
The longest winter vacation has been announced in Jammu and Kashmir:
- Class 1-5: Closed from December 10, 2024 to February 28, 2025
- Classes 6-12: Closed from December 16, 2024 to February 28, 2025
- Uniform schedule across the state
- Applicable in winter zone of valley and Jammu division.
Such long holidays have been given in Jammu and Kashmir due to snowfall and extremely low temperatures.
Information about school closure in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh government has also announced winter vacation:
- All schools closed from January 1 to February 11, 2025
- Uniform schedule across the state
- Applicable to all government and private schools
- Long holidays due to snowfall and severe cold
There is a possibility of heavy snowfall in Himachal, hence this decision has been taken for the safety of children.
Schedule of Winter Break in Jharkhand
Jharkhand government has also extended school holidays:
- All schools closed from January 7 to January 13, 2025
- Applicable to government, private and minority schools
- For all students up to class 8
- Holidays extended due to severe cold
The temperature has dropped significantly in Jharkhand too, hence this step has been taken keeping in mind the health of the children.
Sankranti Holidays in Telangana
Holidays have been declared in Telangana on the occasion of Sankranti:
- Schools closed from January 11 to January 16, 2025
- Schools will open on January 17
- Applicable to intermediate students
- Holidays given on the occasion of festival
The festival of Sankranti is celebrated on a large scale in Telangana, hence holidays have been kept in schools during this period.
What to do during winter vacation?
Children and parents can keep these things in mind during winter vacation:
- Avoid cold by staying home
- wear warm clothes and drink warm beverages
- Eat immunity boosting fruits and vegetables
- Spend time in indoor games and activities
- Do not stay away from studies completely, keep practicing little by little
- Spend quality time with family
- Do not use TV and mobile too much
Advantages and disadvantages of Winter Holiday Extended
Advantages:
- protect children from cold
- health care
- opportunity to spend time with family
- time to rest and refresh
Loss:
- loss of education
- Change in school routine
- Taking care of children is difficult for some parents
- Preparation for board exams affected
Disclaimer
This article is presented for general information purposes only. Please contact your child’s school administration or local education department for the most recent and accurate information regarding school holidays and schedule changes. Decisions may change depending on weather conditions and other factors. The information provided in this article is not a substitute for any official decision or policy.
