The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has issued winter vacation calendar for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level across Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division.
According to Government Order No. 665-JK (Edu) of 2025, issued on 25 November 2025, the vacation schedule is as follows:
Pre-primary (Balvatika) classes: 26 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
Classes 1st to 8th: 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
Classes 9th to 12th: 11 December 2025 to 22 February 2026
The order further directs all teaching faculty to remain available for academic activities during the vacation period. Staff must report back to their respective schools on 20 February 2026 to make arrangements for reopening. Any failure on the part of institutional heads or teaching staff to adhere to this schedule will invite strict action under rules.
The circular has been issued by Secretary to the Government, Ram Niwas Sharma (IAS), with copies forwarded to senior administrative and police authorities for compliance.