Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025: Check Government Holiday with Dates, Download PDF

Oct 16, 2025, 12:01 IST

Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays: The Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025 includes important festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Eid, and Christmas. Schools in the Jammu division will remain closed from October 19 to November 2, 2025. The calendar helps students, teachers, and parents plan celebrations and academic schedules efficiently.    

Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025
Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025

Key Points

  • List of holidays for Jammu & Kashmir schools in 2025.
  • Includes Republic Day, Holi, Eid-ul-Fitr, Diwali, and more.
  • Muslim holidays subject to moon sighting.

J&K School Holidays List 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025 brings joy and excitement for students as it includes holidays for major festivals like Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. These festivals symbolize love, light, and togetherness. Diwali, the festival of lights, spreads happiness and positivity in every home, while Govardhan Puja teaches gratitude and Bhai Dooj celebrates the beautiful bond between brothers and sisters.

The J&K government has officially announced the holiday dates to help students, teachers, and parents plan their celebrations and family time. This article provides the complete list of school holidays for Jammu and Kashmir for the academic session 2025–26.

Diwali School Holidays 2025 In Jammu 

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced school holidays in the Jammu division for Diwali and other festivals. All government and private schools up to the higher secondary level will remain closed from October 19 to November 2, 2025. Earlier, schools were also shut on October 6 and 7 due to heavy rainfall. These holidays will give students time to celebrate festivals and enjoy with their families.

Schools Closed in Jammu and Kashmir

All government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir were closed on October 6 and 7 due to heavy rain and bad weather. This was not because of Valmiki Jayanti, but to keep students safe. People were advised to stay careful as the weather continued to cause problems.

Eid-il-Milad-ul-Nabi Holiday On Friday?

Schools in Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, September 12, 2025, on account of Eid-il-Milad-ul-Nabi. This festival is important as it marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and is observed with great devotion across the Union Territory. The holiday provides students and teachers an opportunity to participate in prayers, community gatherings, and celebrations. Parents and students are must check with their school notifications for the official holiday. 

Jammu and Kashmir Summer Holidays List 2025

All government and private schools in Kashmir will observe a 15-day summer vacation starting today, from June 23, 2025, due to the heatwave conditions in the region. The decision was made by the authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the students in the region. Srinagar, in particular, has experienced record-breaking temperatures for June. Students can enjoy the summer break and spend some quality time with their parents. 

Jammu and Kashmir School Holiday List 2025 with Dates

The school holidays calendar is a schedule or planner that helps students, parents, and teachers keep track of and plan for the various breaks and vacations in an academic year. As the year 2025 is about to begin, everyone would like to know when the holidays are scheduled throughout the academic calendar.

Check below the detailed list of school holidays, breaks, and special events during 2025:

S. No.

Name of the Holiday

Date

Day

1

Republic Day

26.01.2025

Sunday

2

Mahashivratri

26.02.2025

Wednesday

3

Holi (Jammu Province only)

14.03.2025

Friday

4

Shab-I-Qadr*

27.03.2025

Thursday

5

Jumat-ul-Vida*

28.03.2025

Friday

6

1st Navratra

30.03.2025

Sunday

7

Eid-ul-Fitr*

31.03.2025

Monday

8

Yearly Closing of Banks (Banks Only)

01.04.2025

Tuesday

9

Baisakhi

13.04.2025

Sunday

10

Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

14.04.2025

Monday

11

Buddha Purnima

07.06.2025

Saturday

12

Eid-ul-Azha*

07.06.2025 & 08.06.2025

Saturday & Sunday

13

Guru Hargobind Ji’s Birthday

05.07.2025

Saturday

14

Ashoora*

06.07.2025

Sunday

15

Independence Day

15.08.2025

Friday

16

Janmashtami

16.08.2025

Saturday

17

Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi*

05.09.2025

Friday

18

Friday following Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi*

12.09.2025

Friday

19

Birthday of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji

23.09.2025

Tuesday

20

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday

02.10.2025

Thursday

21

Dussehra

20.10.2025

Monday

22

Diwali

26.10.2025

Sunday

23

Accession Day

26.11.2025

Wednesday

24

Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday

15.12.2025

Monday

25

Christmas Day

25.12.2025

Thursday

Note: *All the Muslim Holidays are subject to the appearance of the Moon. 

We are also providing the link to download the official notice of the Jammu and Kashmir holidays. Check the link below and download the PDF for free. 

CHECK: Jammu and Kashmir School Holidays List 2025 FREE PDF Download

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Aayesha Sharma is a content writer at Jagran Josh, specializing in Education News. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad. Passionate about creating impactful content, Aayesha enjoys reading and writing in her free time. For any quiery, you can reach her at aayesha.sharma@jagrannewmedia.com.

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