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Summer vacations are underway across India. Here’s when schools are expected to reopen in states like Delhi, UP, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, MP, and Rajasthan
As the summer vacation continues, parents and students are actively looking for official reopening dates to plan ahead. (AI Generated)
Summer vacations have officially begun in most parts of India, with school closures taking place between April and June, depending on the region. States like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu have already announced their respective break periods. The duration of these vacations varies based on local weather conditions, with heatwaves and climate advisories playing a key role.
As the break continues, parents and students are actively looking for official reopening dates to plan ahead.
School Reopening Dates Vary By State
While many private schools operate on individual schedules, government advisories and extreme weather often influence changes. Most states have released the official School Holiday Calendar 2025, which includes summer vacation dates and tentative reopening plans.
Here’s a state-wise breakdown:
Delhi
Summer Vacation: May 11 – June 30, 2025
School Reopens: July 1, 2025
Uttar Pradesh
Summer Vacation: May 20 – June 15, 2025
School Reopens: June 30, 2025
Rajasthan
Summer Vacation: May 1 – June 15, 2025
School Reopens: June 16, 2025
Bihar
Summer Vacation: June 2 – June 21, 2025
School Reopens: June 23, 2025
Madhya Pradesh
Summer Vacation: May 1 – June 15, 2025
School Reopens: June 16, 2025
Tamil Nadu
Summer Vacation: April 30 – June 1, 2025 (for Classes 1–12)
School Reopens: June 2, 2025
CBSE and Kendriya Vidyalaya Summer Schedules
Schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are expected to reopen on June 13, 2025, while most colleges plan to resume on June 19, 2025.
Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in states such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh are currently on summer break. Their vacation periods differ based on the region’s climate:
40-day break: May 9 – June 17, 2025
50-day break: May 2 – June 20, 2025
In districts experiencing severe heat, particularly in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, school holidays may be extended until the first week of July.
Tamil Nadu May Revise Reopening Date
Although Tamil Nadu schools are set to reopen on June 2, 2025, the School Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, has indicated that this date could be revised depending on weather conditions. The state government, in consultation with the Climate Management Committee, will make decisions prioritizing student safety.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted an early onset of the southwest monsoon in Kerala by May 27, 2025. This could potentially influence academic schedules in other southern states as well.
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