Schools Closed Till December 14? Here’s the Exact List Of States Announcing Holidays This Week

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The second week of December can be a bit of a mixed bag for schools in India . Some regions are sticking to their normal class schedules, while a few states and districts have decided to shut down for a while - each with their own reasons. Here's a rundown of what's officially been announced between the 8th and 14th of December 2025.

Jammu & Kashmir - Winter Conditions Take Their Toll

Closure dates: 8-14 December 2025

That chill in the air has gotten pretty deep in the winter zones of Jammu & Kashmir - it's cold, foggy and even snowing already in some places , which has made traveling a real challenge. That's why authorities have decided to temporarily close schools in some of these affected areas. Somewhere else, these dates just happen to coincide with the start of winter break in some lower classes. That starts a bit early in some districts of Jammu & Kashmir.

Himachal Pradesh - Winter-zone Closures

Closure dates: Many high-altitude and winter-closure areas in Himachal Pradesh are observing school shutdowns during the early December period, with closures reported around 8-14 December 2025.

Reason: Sub-5°C minimum temperatures, dense fog, and isolated light rain or snowfall have reduced visibility and made travel unsafe in several hill districts, prompting district authorities to suspend classes for safety.

Note: The state also follows a pattern of year-end winter vacations for many schools, but early December closures in the higher reaches are driven by immediate weather conditions.

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry And Coastal Andhra Pradesh - Bad Weather Forcing Schools To Close

Closure dates: 8-13 December 2025

You know that nasty storm that rolled in ? The heavy rain & cyclone it brought has caused a lot of flooding & made travel pretty treacherous. District by district, schools have decided to close as a result. But here's a crucial point: these closures aren't happening all over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Only the coastal districts have called off school for now. Everyone else is good to go.

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Kerala - Elections Mean Holiday Time

Closure dates: 9 & 11 December 2025 - different districts get a different date

A lot of the time, schools get used as polling places during local body elections. And sure enough, across Kerala, some schools are getting used for this purpose between the 9th and 11th of December.

The catch is that each district is getting a different date off. Some districts close on the 9th, others on the 11th, and it all depends on when they are having their local body elections.

Maharashtra - Teachers On Strike In Some Places

Closure dates: 8-14 December 2025 - again, check with your local district

You see, in some districts of Maharashtra, a bunch of teachers & non-teaching staff have decided to go on strike. That's put a bit of a cramp in school operations.

But here's the key point: this is not a state-wide shutdown. Only in districts where the strike is really taking hold, and schools can't run as normal, will you see schools closed.

Summary Of Closures

During the week of the 8th to the 14th of December 2025, some regions have got holidays because of weather conditions, elections & strikes by school staff. But many of them are just carrying on as usual.

School closures this week form a varied picture across the country. Northern districts are adjusting to sharp winter conditions, parts of the south are dealing with rain-related disruptions, and elections. Each region is responding to its own circumstances, which is why the holiday pattern looks different from one state to another. What's clear is that the 8-14 December period isn't a uniform break nationwide -it's a collection of local decisions shaped by weather, administration, and regional needs.