Winter Vacations Announced for Summer Zone Schools in Jammu Division
Jammu, Dec 13: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacations for all government and recognized private schools up to the higher secondary level in the summer zone areas of Jammu Division.
According to Order No. 458-DSEJ of 2025, issued on December 13, schools will observe vacations in a phased manner based on class levels. Pre-primary to 5th standard students will remain on winter break from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026. For students of 6th to 8th standard, the vacations will be from December 26, 2025, to January 10, 2026, while 9th to 12th standard students will observe winter vacations from December 29, 2025, to January 10, 2026.
The order further clarifies that all teaching staff shall remain available for any academic activities during the vacation period.
Teachers have been directed to report back to their respective institutions on January 10, 2026.
Any deviation from the prescribed schedule by heads of institutions or teaching staff will invite strict action under the rules.
