Christmas 2025 Holidays:  As Christmas 2025 approaches, students and parents across India are eagerly seeking updates on Christmas school holidays and winter vacation schedules. As per the latest information, schools in many states will observe a Christmas–New Year break from late December 2025 to early January 2026, though the exact dates vary depending on state government orders and school management decisions.

Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) remains a key holiday across most states, but some regions have issued special instructions regarding school operations.

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Based on the information you provided and current state notifications, here is the state-wise school holiday schedule for Christmas 2025.

Christmas & Winter Holidays 2025: State-Wise Table

State/UT

Holiday Period

Status & Remarks

Punjab

Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026

Long Winter Break: Covers both Christmas and New Year for government and most private schools.

Kerala

Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026

Extended Vacation: Official break covering Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Rajasthan

Dec 25, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026

Winter Holidays: Confirmed for both government and private educational institutions.

Delhi

Dec 25, 2025

Confirmed Holiday: Dec 24 is a restricted holiday (individual school discretion).

Haryana

Dec 25, 2025

One-day Holiday: Classes resume immediately after; winter vacation is expected in January.

Telangana

Dec 23 – Dec 27, 2025

Missionary/Minority Schools: Extended break. Government schools are likely closed on December 25 only.

Uttar Pradesh

Open on Dec 25, 2025

Special Observance: Birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Mandatory attendance for special programs.

Andhra Pradesh

Dec 25, 2025 (Expected)

Pending Circular: Missionary schools likely to have an extended break; Dec 25 is a confirmed holiday.

Maharashtra

Dec 25, 2025

Public Holiday: State-wide closure. Some private/CBSE schools may observe a short break until January 1.

Karnataka

Dec 25, 2025

Public Holiday: Many private schools are expected to remain closed from December 24 to Jan 1.
 
States have made varying decisions regarding December 25, 2025. While schools will remain open in Uttar Pradesh, students in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Kerala will benefit from extended holidays. Parents and students are advised to check the official information related to their state or school.