Students in Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad are eagerly anticipating their winter break. As December begins, the cold in North India becomes more severe, resulting in extended school holidays each year. While
the Education Department or the local District Magistrate has not yet announced the holiday dates for the 2025-26 academic year, based on past trends, it is expected that the winter vacation will start from Christmas.
Noida and Ghaziabad, part of the Delhi-NCR region, typically observe winter vacations from the last week of December to mid-January. These holidays give children a break from the harsh cold and dense fog. Historically, the winter vacation starts around Christmas or December 31 and lasts for approximately 10 to 15 days. Depending on the severity of the cold, the District Magistrate sometimes extends the winter holidays, as seen in previous years.
Expected Winter Vacation Dates In Delhi-NCR
Based on past academic patterns, two main dates are anticipated for the start of winter vacation in Noida and Ghaziabad:
Estimated start date 1: December 25, 2025 (coinciding with Christmas)
Estimated start date 2: December 31, 2025 (just before the New Year)
Holiday duration: Approximately 10 to 15 days.
Expected school reopening date: 2nd week of January 2026.
According to the government academic calendar, schools in Uttar Pradesh usually have a winter break of around 12 days, typically from December 20 to December 31. However, in Noida and Ghaziabad, the DM makes the final decision based on local weather conditions.
Winter Vacation Over The Last 4 Years
The pattern for winter vacations in schools across Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad, has generally remained consistent, starting from December 31 and continuing till mid-January. In recent years, school holidays for classes 1 to 8 in Ghaziabad have been extended until January 18, depending on the weather.
| Academic Year | Vacation Start Date | Vacation End Date |
| 2024 | Dec 31 | 15 Jan |
| 2023 | Dec 31 | 14 Jan |
| 2022 | Dec 31 | 14 Jan |
| 2021 | Dec 31 | 14 Jan |
Students and parents should be aware that the final decision is made by the concerned District Magistrate after evaluating the severity of the cold and dense fog. One must note that sometimes classes 9 to 12 have shorter holidays or altered school timings (such as 10 am to 3 pm) compared to lower classes (classes 1 to 8).
