Overview
- Closures apply to all government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir division and winter-zone areas of Jammu, beginning in phases from November 26.
- Pre-primary classes break from November 26 to February 28, Classes 1–8 from December 1 to February 28, and Classes 9–12 from December 11 to February 22, 2026.
- Senior classes resume on February 22, 2026, while classes up to Grade 8 reopen on March 1, 2026, with teachers required to report on February 20.
- Authorities said the plan responds to a sustained cold wave with sub-zero readings, balancing student safety with additional instructional days for senior grades.
- The order mandates teacher availability during the break and warns of disciplinary action for lapses; separately, Delhi’s DoE calendar lists January 1–15, 2026 for winter vacation as other northern states prepare their notices.