School Holiday : Winter Relief for Students Winter has begun, and schoolchildren are shivering in the cold while going to class. Now, students are eagerly awaiting the upcoming school holidays. So, let’s find out when children will get extended holidays in December, allowing them to spend time with their families and travel during the break. According to a previously issued government order, students will receive significant relaxation in the last week of December.
The government has officially announced 8 days of continuous school holidays, bringing joy to millions of students and parents across the country. This unexpected long break has been declared due to a combination of national events, weekends, festivals, and special observance days that fall consecutively. With schools closing for more than a week, students now have a chance to relax, enjoy family time, and take a refreshing break from the academic schedule.
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This extended holiday applies to primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, although exact dates may vary slightly from state to state. The announcement has quickly become a trending topic among students, teachers, and parents.
List of the 8-Day Continuous School Holiday – Full Schedule
Below is an example of how the 8 days are structured (dates may vary slightly by state):
| Day | Occasion / Reason | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Festival / Local Observance | Public Holiday |
| Day 2 | Weekend (Saturday) | Weekly Off |
| Day 3 | Weekend (Sunday) | Weekly Off |
| Day 4 | National Event / Celebration | Declared Holiday |
| Day 5 | Teacher/Admin Work Day | School Holiday |
| Day 6 | Regional Festival | Public Holiday |
| Day 7 | Weather-related Advisory | Preventive Closure |
| Day 8 | Special Government Announcement | Holiday |
This combination leads to a full 8-day continuous holiday without a single working day in between.
School Holidays: 8-Day Winter Break in Schools
The list of holidays released by the Chhattisgarh government includes the winter vacation and next year’s summer vacation.
- Winter vacation will be from December 22 to December 27, 2025, meaning students will get six official holidays.
- Summer vacation will be from May 1 to June 15, 2026, meaning there will be a total of 46 holidays.
One important thing to note about the winter holidays is that December 22, 2025, is a Monday, which means the holidays will actually begin on December 21 (Sunday).
- Dussehra Holidays: 29.09.2025 to 04.10.2025 (Total 6 days)
- Diwali Holidays: 20.10.2025 to 25.10.2025 (Total 6 days)
- Winter Holidays: 22.12.2025 to 27.12.2025 (Total 6 days)
- Summer Holidays: 01.05.2026 to 15.06.2026 (Total 46 days)
Long Holidays During Diwali and Dussehra
Students also enjoyed a long holiday during Diwali, with a 6-day break from October 20th to 25th. Because the holidays before and after this period fell on Sundays, the total break was 8 days. Dussehra followed a similar holiday pattern, providing students with a long and refreshing break.