In view of dip in the temperatures across the region, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacations for all government and recognised private schools falling in the summer zone areas of Jammu Division. An official order to this effect was issued on Saturday.
According to the order, issued by DSEJ, students from pre-primary to Class 5th will observe winter vacations from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026. For students of Classes 6th to 8th, the vacations will be from December 26, 2025, to January 10, 2026, while students of Classes 9th to 12th will remain on winter break from December 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.
The order further states that all teaching staff shall remain available during the vacation period for any academic activity if required. It has also been directed that the teaching staff must report back to their respective schools on January 10, 2026.The Directorate warned that any default or violation of the prescribed schedule by the heads of institutions or teaching staff will invite strict action under the relevant rules.
The order has been issued with the approval of the competent authority and circulated to all concerned departments and officials for strict compliance.Pertinently, winter vacation was announced for Kashmir division schools in last week of November as the region has been reeling under sub zero temperature for over two weeks now. The Jammu & Kashmir School Education Department issued the winter vacation schedule for all government and recognised private schools up to the Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division and the winter-zone areas of Jammu Division on November 25.
The order further mandates that all teaching faculty must remain available for academic activities during the vacation period. Teachers are required to report back on February 20, 2026 to prepare for the reopening of schools. The government warned that any violation of the schedule by heads of institutions or teaching staff will attract strict action under rules.
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