Winter vacation is a seasonal break given by schools due to extreme cold. Schools typically close for 7 to 15 days, depending on temperature, fog conditions, and government guidelines. Winter vacation dates vary for each Indian state and sometimes city to city. Delhi experiences severe cold waves and dense fog every year, so winter holidays are more important here than anywhere else. Start Date: 31 December 2025 (tentative) End Date: 10 January 2026 (tentative) Total Days: 10–12 days Private schools in Delhi may announce holidays earlier depending on AQI and weather alerts. Cold wave warnings Minimum temperatures dropping to 3–5°C Fog causing low visibility Delhi often extends winter holidays by 2–5 days depending on IMD alerts. UP has already shown massive search interest for the term “winter vacation” due to the sudden cold in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Varanasi, Agra, etc. Start Date: 28 December 2025 End Date: 14 January 2026 Total Days: 12–15 days Noida & Ghaziabad follow Delhi’s pattern, so their winter vacations may shift accordingly. Meerut Bareilly Gorakhpur Prayagraj These regions usually get additional holidays due to dense fog. MP winter vacation trends change every year depending on temperature drops. Start Date: 24–26 December 2025 End Date: 5 January 2026 Total Days: 10–12 days Cities like Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior, and Ujjain may announce variations. If IMD predicts cold wave, holidays may begin earlier than expected. Mumbai does not experience harsh winters, so there is NO official winter vacation like northern states. Schools remain open in December and January. Only Christmas–New Year break is considered a holiday period. Christmas Break: 24–31 December School Reopens: 2 January Cities like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik may get shorter breaks depending on local climate. Start: 1 January End: 15 January Known for strict cold-wave closures. Start: 24–26 December End: First week of January Often extends due to fog. Start: 25 December End: 7 January Start: 26–28 December End: 7–10 January Fog disrupts schools heavily. Dates change by altitude: Hill Regions: 20 December – 10 January Plains: 28 December – 7 January Winter breaks are the longest: Higher classes: 1 month Primary / Middle: 40–60 days States like Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya get short winter breaks of 7–10 days. Protect children from extreme cold Reduce risk of illness Prevent travel difficulty in fog Adjust academic calendar conveniently Google Trends shows sudden spikes when: Govt issues cold wave alerts IMD announces weather warnings Schools extend vacations This pattern repeats every year between December and January.What is Winter Vacation in India?
1. Winter Vacation in Delhi Schools (2025)
✔ Expected Winter Vacation Dates in Delhi Schools
✔ Why Extensions Are Possible?
2. Winter Vacation in UP Schools (Uttar Pradesh)
✔ Expected Vacation Dates
✔ Districts Most Impacted
3. Winter Vacation in MP Schools (Madhya Pradesh)
✔ Expected Winter Vacation Dates
✔ Chance of Early Closure
4. Winter Vacation in Mumbai Schools (Maharashtra)
✔ Actual Scenario
✔ Typical Holiday Schedule
5. Winter Vacation Updates for Other States
Haryana
Punjab
Rajasthan
Bihar
Uttarakhand
Jammu & Kashmir
North-East India
Why Are Winter Vacations Important?
Winter Vacation: Expected Trend for 2025
