Srinagar, Nov 25: The Jammu & Kashmir School Education Department on Tuesday announced the winter vacation schedule for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division and the winter-zone areas of Jammu Division.
As per Government Order No. 665-JK (Edu) of 2025, the winter break will be observed as follows:
Pre-primary (Balvatika): November 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Classes 1 to 8: December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Classes 9 to 12: December 11, 2025 to February 22, 2026
The order also directs all teaching faculty to remain available for academic activities throughout the vacation period. Teachers have been instructed to report back on February 20, 2026 to prepare for the reopening of schools.
The department cautioned that any violation of the vacation schedule by school heads or teaching staff will invite strict action under rules.
