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Official Winter Vacation Schedule 2025: The School Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has officially released the comprehensive winter vacation schedule for the 2025-26 session. Via Government Order No. 665-JK (Edu) of 2025, dated November 25, 2025, the administration has mandated winter breaks for all government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of the Jammu Division.
Below, we break down the specific dates for each class level and the mandatory instructions for teaching staff.
Key Highlights of the Vacation Order
For quick reference, here are the official details extracted from the government notification.
| Detail | Information |
| Order Number | 665-JK (Edu) of 2025 |
| Date of Issue | November 25, 2025 |
| Applicability | Kashmir Division & Winter Zones of Jammu |
| Issuing Authority | School Education Department |
| Signed By | Ram Niwas Sharma, IAS (Secretary to Govt) |
Detailed Vacation Schedule
The government has adopted a phased approach, granting immediate relief to the youngest students while senior classes continue for a few more weeks.
1. Pre-Primary (Balvatika) Classes:
- Start Date: November 26, 2025
- End Date: February 28, 2026
- Note: These students get the longest break, starting effectively from tomorrow.
2. Classes 1st to 8th Standard:
- Start Date: December 01, 2025
- End Date: February 28, 2026
3. Classes 9th to 12th Standard:
- Start Date: December 11, 2025
- End Date: February 22, 2026
- Note: Senior students have a shorter break and report back earlier, likely to prepare for upcoming Board examinations.
Strict Directives for Teaching Staff
Unlike a complete closure, this order comes with specific conditions for the faculty:
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Availability: All teaching faculty must remain available for any academic activity required during the vacation period.
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Reporting Date: The teaching staff is mandated to report back to their respective schools on February 20, 2026, to make necessary arrangements for the reopening of schools.
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Penalty: The order explicitly states that any default by Heads of Institutions or teaching staff in observing this schedule will attract “strict action under the Rules.”
Official Quote: “It is hereby ordered that all Government and recognized Private Schools… shall observe winter vacation according to the following schedule.”
Conclusion
As of November 25, 2025, the confusion regarding winter holidays has been cleared. Parents of pre-primary children should note that schools for their wards close starting November 26th. Senior students (9th-12th) have roughly two more weeks of academic sessions before their break commences on December 11th.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When does winter vacation start for small children (Nursery/KG)?
For Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes, the vacation starts from November 26, 2025.
2. When do schools reopen for students?
For Pre-primary and Classes 1-8, schools reopen after February 28, 2026. For Classes 9-12, the vacation ends on February 22, 2026.
3. Do teachers get the full vacation?
Teachers are required to report back to school on February 20, 2026, to prepare for the new session. They must also remain available for academic duties during the break if needed.
4. Does this apply to private schools?
Yes, the order explicitly covers “all Government and recognized Private Schools” in the designated zones.
5. Who issued this order?
The order was issued by Mr. Ram Niwas Sharma, IAS, Secretary to the Government, School Education Department.
