Winter vacation for schools across Rajasthan commenced on December 25, 2025 and was scheduled to continue till January 5, 2026, following a directive issued by the Rajasthan Education Department in response to warnings from the Meteorological Department of Rajasthan about a significant intensification of cold wave conditions from December 24 onwards. The Meteorological Department had forecast dense fog, sub-zero temperatures in desert districts, and severe cold wave conditions across north and central Rajasthan. The Education Department's order covered government and private schools up to class 8. Subsequently, multiple district collectors across Rajasthan — including in Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Bundi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Beawar, Dholpur, and Jhalawar — exercised their discretionary powers to extend school closures for classes up to 8 till January 14, 2026, citing worsening cold wave conditions and concerns about children's health and safety during commutes. Rajasthan experiences severe winter cold waves primarily due to: cold, dry winds blowing from the Himalayan region; the absence of moisture-moderating water bodies in the Thar desert landscape; and radiative cooling over the semi-arid terrain at night. Districts like Churu, Sikar, Fatehpur, and Pilani routinely record minimum temperatures near 0°C during December-January. The administration of winter vacations in Rajasthan highlights the intersection of climate vulnerability, educational continuity, and local governance — with district-level executive officers (District Collectors) having delegated authority to adapt state government orders to local conditions.
Rajasthan Schools Shut for Winter Vacation December 25 – January 5 Amid Cold Wave; Several Districts Extend Closures Till January 14
Winter vacation for schools across Rajasthan commenced on December 25, 2025 and was scheduled to continue till January 5, 2026, following a directive issued by the Rajasthan Education Department in response to warnings from the Meteorological Department of Rajasthan about a significant intensification of cold wave conditions from December 24 onwards. The Meteorological Department had forecast dense fog, sub-zero temperatures in desert districts, and severe cold wave conditions across north and central Rajasthan. The Education Department's order covered government and private schools up to class 8. Subsequently, multiple district collectors across Rajasthan — including in Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Bundi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Beawar, Dholpur, and Jhalawar — exercised their discretionary powers to extend school closures for classes up to 8 till January 14, 2026, citing worsening cold wave conditions and concerns about children's health and safety during commutes. Rajasthan experiences severe winter cold waves primarily due to: cold, dry winds blowing from the Himalayan region; the absence of moisture-moderating water bodies in the Thar desert landscape; and radiative cooling over the semi-arid terrain at night. Districts like Churu, Sikar, Fatehpur, and Pilani routinely record minimum temperatures near 0°C during December-January. The administration of winter vacations in Rajasthan highlights the intersection of climate vulnerability, educational continuity, and local governance — with district-level executive officers (District Collectors) having delegated authority to adapt state government orders to local conditions.
Key facts
- Rajasthan schools shut for winter vacation December 25 to January 5, 2026 amid severe cold wave conditions.
- The Education Department's order covered government and private schools up to class 8.
- Multiple district collectors extended closures to January 14, 2026 in over 10 districts.
- Churu, Sikar, Fatehpur, and Pilani routinely record minimum temperatures near 0 degrees Celsius.
- Cold waves in Rajasthan are caused by Himalayan cold winds, lack of water bodies, and radiative cooling.
- District Collectors have delegated authority to adapt state government orders to local conditions.
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In 2025, from which date did winter vacation begin for schools in Rajasthan?
Reports citing the Rajasthan school-calendar announcement stated that winter vacation for government and private schools began on December 25, 2025 and continued until January 5, 2026. Therefore, December 25, 2025 is the correct answer.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Rajasthan schools observe winter vacation in 2025–26 and why?
Rajasthan schools observed winter vacation from December 25, 2025 to January 5, 2026, following a directive from the Rajasthan Education Department in response to the Meteorological Department's warnings about severe cold wave conditions intensifying from December 24 onwards.
Which classes were covered under the Rajasthan Education Department's winter vacation order?
The order covered government and private schools up to class 8 across Rajasthan.
Which districts extended winter school closures beyond January 5, 2026, and till when?
More than 10 districts — including Jaipur, Dausa, Sikar, Bundi, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur — had their closures extended to January 14, 2026, by their respective District Collectors.
Which Rajasthan districts regularly record near-freezing minimum temperatures during winter?
Churu, Sikar, Fatehpur, and Pilani routinely record minimum temperatures near 0 degrees Celsius during winter months.
What authority do District Collectors have in implementing state education orders in Rajasthan?
District Collectors in Rajasthan have delegated authority to adapt and extend state government orders — such as school closure directives — to suit local conditions, including severe weather events.
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