Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Schools Closed in Multiple States
In several states of India, schools will be closed from December 8 to December 14, 2025.
This is because of very cold weather, rain, and other reasons like elections and teacher strikes.
In Jammu and Kashmir, schools will be closed for a week due to extreme cold and snow.
Different states have different reasons for closing schools, but the main goal is to keep students safe.
Parents are happy about these closures because it helps avoid dangerous travel conditions.
Additionally, schools will also be closed for Christmas and possibly New Year's Eve.
Schools in Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed from December 8 to December 14, 2025 due to extreme cold, fog, and early snowfall.
Schools in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh will be closed from December 8 to 13, 2025 due to continuous rainfall linked to Cyclone Ditwah.
Schools in Kerala will be closed on December 9 and 11, 2025 for local body elections.
Schools in Maharashtra's Marathwada region may be closed due to an ongoing strike by teachers and school staff.
Pre-primary schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be closed from November 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026, while classes 1-8 will have winter vacation from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, and classes 9-12 from December 11, 2025 to February 22, 2026.
- Who
- Students and parents in Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra
- What
- Schools in multiple states will remain closed from December 8 to December 14, 2025 due to various reasons including weather conditions, elections, and strikes
- When
- December 8 to December 14, 2025
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to cold wave, fog, early snowfall, rainfall, local elections, and teacher strikes
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra
- Closure Duration
- December 8 to December 14, 2025
- Reason for Closure
- Cold wave, fog, early snowfall, rainfall, local elections, teacher strikes
- Pre-Primary Winter Vacation
- November 26, 2025 to February 28, 2026
- Classes 1-8 Winter Vacation
- December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
- Classes 9-12 Winter Vacation
- December 11, 2025 to February 22, 2026
- Christmas Holidays
- December 24 and 25, 2025 (and possibly December 31, 2025)
Sources
Schools In This Region To Remain Closed From December 8 To 14, Check Details
Minimum temperature rises in most places of Kashmir
School Holidays: AP, Telangana, J&K And Other States Announce Closures From Dec 8-14
North India braces for colder days — IMD issues cold wave alert for Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan till Dec 12
