As the calendar inches closer to December, the anticipation among students across India for the upcoming school holidays is palpable. While holiday schedules may vary based on state and school board, there are certain widely observed holidays that students eagerly look forward to. Schools and other educational institutions will be closed in December to commemorate Christmas, Valmiki Jayanti, and other holidays depending on the state calendars.
The following is a list of the major holidays for schools in the month of December:
– Sunday, December 24, 2023: Christmas Eve
– Monday, December 25, 2023: Christmas
– Sunday, December 31, 2023: New Year’s Eve
The festive ambience begins with Christmas Eve on Sunday, December 24, 2023. As it falls on a Sunday, schools will be closed.
Christmas Day follows on Monday, December 25. On this day, schools will remain closed, providing students with the chance to participate in a range of Christmas activities. Adding to the festivities, another significant holiday is New Year’s Eve on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
December also features Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti on December 20, 2023. This regional holiday is dedicated to honouring the sage Valmiki, renowned for composing the epic Ramayana.
It’s important to note that specific holiday schedules may differ among educational institutions. Students and parents are advised to refer to the school’s diary or official communication to ascertain the exact number of holidays their school observes.
Looking ahead, the January holiday calendar brings a mix of cultural, religious and national observances:
– Monday, January 1, 2024: New Year’s Day
– Sunday, January 14, 2024: Lohri
– Monday, January 15, 2024: Pongal
– Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Guru Govind Singh Jayanti
– Thursday, January 25, 2024: Hazarat Ali’s Birthday
– Friday, January 26, 2024: Republic Day
It’s worth noting that some schools also declare a short winter vacation lasting one week or ten days. In certain regions like Bihar, Jharkhand and Delhi NCR, schools may close in January due to excessive cold or switch to online classes in response to severe smog. The specific dates for these winter vacations are contingent on the discretion of District Magistrates or Chief Ministers of the respective states, considering the prevailing circumstances.
Meanwhile, schools in Kashmir have declared an extended winter vacation lasting three months. According to the official order, the winter break for students up to class 8 will commence on November 28 and conclude on February 29, 2024. Meanwhile, students in classes 9 to 12 will enjoy their winter break from December 11 to February 29, 2024.
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