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Headline: Winter Chill Brings School Closures to Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar, December 7, 2025 – As a severe cold wave grips northern India, schools in Jammu & Kashmir’s winter zone are set to close for an extended winter break. The Jammu & Kashmir administration has announced closures beginning December 8th, 2025, in response to plummeting temperatures, heavy fog, and snowfall in the region.

Students in the winter zone will enjoy a week-long break from December 8th to December 14th. However, the holiday period will extend much longer than that. All pre-primary and primary schools (up to class 8) in the winter zone will remain closed for the entire month of December and through the end of February 2026. Pre-primary schools will be closed from November 26th, 2025, to February 28th, 2026, and primary schools from class 1st to 8th from December 1st, 2025 to February 28th, 2026. For students in classes 9th through 12th, the break will run from December 11th, 2025, to February 22nd, 2026.

The decision has been welcomed by students, parents, and teachers alike, who expressed relief at not having to brave the harsh winter conditions for daily commutes. The extended break allows for a much-needed respite during the peak of the winter season.

“The safety and well-being of our students are our top priority,” said an official spokesperson. “This decision was made after careful consideration of the prevailing weather conditions and to minimize any hardship for students traveling to and from school.”

While the closures primarily affect the winter zone of Jammu & Kashmir, officials are closely monitoring the weather situation in other parts of the country and may implement similar measures if necessary. School Holidays have not yet been announced for the rest of the country.

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