Will UP Schools Remain Open on Christmas? State-Wise School Holiday List

With Christmas 2025 approaching, state governments across India have begun issuing official notifications on school holidays, offering clarity to students, parents, and educators planning year-end schedules. While some states have announced extended winter breaks covering Christmas and New Year, others have limited the holiday to December 25 or chosen to keep schools open for official observances.

Below is a state-wise overview of school holiday announcements for Christmas 2025:

Delhi

Schools in Delhi will remain closed on December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas. December 24 has been declared a restricted holiday, leaving it to individual schools to decide whether to remain open. Authorities have advised institutions to clearly communicate schedules in advance.

Uttar Pradesh

Schools in Uttar Pradesh will remain open on December 25, 2025. The state government has designated the day to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, marking the conclusion of his birth centenary year. Schools have been instructed to hold special programmes, with attendance made mandatory.

Punjab

Punjab has announced an extended winter vacation. Government schools and most private institutions will remain closed from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026, offering one of the longest festive breaks this season.

Rajasthan

All government and private schools in Rajasthan will observe winter holidays from December 25, 2025, reopening on January 5, 2026, ensuring a uniform schedule across the state.

Kerala

Kerala has declared a combined Christmas–New Year break, with schools remaining closed from December 24, 2025, and reopening on January 5, 2026, allowing students and staff to participate fully in festive celebrations.

Haryana

Schools in Haryana will remain closed on December 25, 2025, for Christmas. Regular classes are set to resume the following day, with a separate winter vacation schedule expected to be announced later.

Telangana

In Telangana, Christian minority and missionary schools have announced Christmas holidays from December 23 to 27, 2025, with the possibility of an extension. Government schools are expected to observe only December 25 as a holiday. An official statewide notification is awaited.

Andhra Pradesh

An official announcement is pending in Andhra Pradesh. Christian minority schools may declare extended holidays, while government schools are expected to close on December 25. Private schools will decide based on their academic calendars.

The Christmas 2025 holiday schedule highlights notable regional variations. While states such as Punjab and Kerala have opted for extended winter breaks, Uttar Pradesh has chosen to keep schools open for commemorative observances.

Parents and students are advised to follow official circulars issued by respective education departments and school authorities to avoid last-minute confusion.