No Christmas Holiday in Uttar Pradesh: Schools To Remain Open on 25 Dec: Check State-wise Full Holidays List

As Christmas 2025 approaches, state governments across India are releasing official notifications on school holidays, revealing differing approaches across regions. While several states have announced extended winter vacations covering Christmas and New Year, Uttar Pradesh has confirmed that schools will remain open on December 25, marking a notable deviation from the usual holiday pattern.

Christmas Holiday in Uttar Pradesh: No Holiday on 25 December 2025, UP Govt Declared; Schools to Remain Open on Christmas Day

In a departure from long-standing practice, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that schools will remain open on December 25, 2025. Instead of observing Christmas as a holiday, the day will be dedicated to commemorating the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, marking the conclusion of his birth centenary year.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Birth Anniversary Celebration in Uttar Pradesh on 25 December

Schools across the state have been instructed to organise special commemorative programs on the occassion of birth anniversary of former PM. Also, student attendance will be mandatory in all institutions on 25 December 2025 in Uttar Pradesh.

Christmas Holidays in Telangana From December 23 to 27, 2025?

In Telangana, Christian minority and missionary schools have declared Christmas holidays from December 23 to 27, 2025, with the possibility of an extension. However, government schools are expected to observe only December 25 as a holiday. A formal state-wide notification is still awaited, and parents are advised to check updates from their respective school administrations.

24-25 December Holiday Announced in Delhi For Christmas Day

The Delhi government has confirmed December 25, 2025, as a school holiday in observance of Christmas. Additionally, December 24 has been declared a restricted holiday, allowing individual schools to decide whether to remain open or closed.

Punjab Announces Extended Winter Vacation Till January 10

The Punjab government has declared a long winter vacation, covering both Christmas and New Year. All government schools, along with most private institutions, will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026, offering students an extended break during the winter season.

Chhattisgarh Scheduled Winter Vacation From December 22 to 27, 2025

In Chhattisgarh, schools are scheduled to observe winter vacations from December 22 to 27, 2025. The six-day break typically runs through this period, although dates may shift slightly depending on local school board decisions.

Rajasthan Announce Christmas-New Year Holidays

The Rajasthan government has announced winter holidays for all schools from December 25, 2025, with institutions set to reopen on January 5, 2026.

Winter School Holidays in Kerala From 24 December To 5 January

Similarly, Kerala has declared an extended Christmas-New Year holiday, with schools remaining closed from December 24, 2025, and reopening on January 5, 2026.

Haryana, Himachal Pradesh Observe Christmas Holidays

In Haryana, schools will remain closed on December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas, with classes resuming the following day.

In Himachal Pradesh, schools traditionally observe holidays on December 24 and 25. In several districts, winter vacations begin around December 23 or 24, keeping institutions closed for much of the week.

Jammu and Kashmir: Schools Closed Due to Severe Winter

In Jammu and Kashmir, harsh winter conditions and heavy snowfall have led to prolonged closures. Schools from pre-primary to Class 8 remain closed for the entire month of December, including the December 22-27 period. Higher classes are also shut during this week.

Madhya Pradesh School Winter Holidays

In Madhya Pradesh, schools commence winter and Christmas holidays from December 23, remaining closed for the rest of the week.

Winter Holidays in Odisha From Tomorrow: Check Dates

Meanwhile, Odisha has declared winter holidays from December 23 to December 31, including Kendriya Vidyalayas. While most schools remain closed during this period, a few districts may observe limited classes on December 22.