Schools across the Kashmir Division will close for summer vacation from July 6 to July 19, 2026 . The Directorate of School Education Kashmir announced the directive on June 30, 2026. This closure affects all government and recognized private schools up to Higher Secondary level (Class 12).
Summer Vacation Details
The decision follows an approval from the competent authority. The official notice stated schools will observe summer vacation starting July 6. The holiday period concludes on July 19, 2026. Students will return to classes after this break.
Reason for Closure
The school holidays prioritize student health. This measure addresses prevailing heatwave conditions in the district. Temperatures in Srinagar are forecast to remain high.
Weather Outlook for Kashmir
According to BBC Weather, Srinagar's temperature on July 1, 2026, will range from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are expected to stay similar in the following days. Some rain showers are also predicted.
Other State School Holidays
Several states will observe holidays on different dates. Schools in Delhi, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal will close on July 16 for Rath Yatra. Guru Purnima will cause school closures on July 29 in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Previous Heatwave Closures
Patna previously announced school holidays due to extreme heat. District Magistrate Kundan Kumar ordered schools to close on June 29 and June 30, 2026. This action was taken to protect students from high temperatures.
