In the wake of bone chilling cold in Kashmir, the government on Tuesday announced winter vacation for schools in the Valley in a phased manner, beginning with pre-primary classes, which will observe vacation from Wednesday.

The government announced the winter vacation for all government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir division and the winter zones of Jammu.
As per the order the pre-primary classes will observe vacation from Wednesday.
Classes from 1st to 8th will close from December 1 to 28 February 2026.
Classes from 9th to 12th will begin vacation from December 11 to February 22, 2026.
The government has directed all teaching staff to remain available for any academic engagement during the break.
Teachers have also been instructed to report back to their respective schools on February 20, 2026 to make arrangements for reopening.
The order cautions that any violation by heads of institutions or teaching staff in following the schedule will attract strict action.
The announcement comes at a time when night temperatures in most parts of Kashmir have dipped below freezing.
The parents of students had been pressing the government to announce early winter vacations in view of the intense bone chilling cold across the Valley.