Summer Vacations 2026: Jammu division, Ghaziabad schools closed amid rising temperatures

The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced summer vacations for schools in the summer zone of Jammu division. Considering heatwave conditions, the schools will remain closed from June 1. Education minister Sakina Itoo took to X to announce this. "Considering the prevailing weather conditions, summer vacations for schools in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division shall commence from June 1, 2026, for primary classes and on June 8, 2026, for students in Classes 6th to 12th," the minister said.

The Jammu region has been witnessing severe heatwave conditions over the past few days, with several districts recording unusually high temperatures. According to officials, Samba district touched nearly 45 degrees Celsius, while Jammu recorded around 43 degrees Celsius, causing hardship for residents, especially school students. The minister also extended wishes to students for a safe and pleasant summer vacation and advised them to follow necessary precautions during the break.

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Amid severe heatwave conditions in Ghaziabad, the district administration on Thursday announced summer vacations for all schools across different boards from May 23, citing concerns over students’ health and safety. The decision was taken following directions from the district magistrate, who also urged residents to follow advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to stay protected from extreme heat.

Ghaziabad schools closed amid heatwave

With the latest order, all schools affiliated with the Basic Education Council and other education boards, including private institutions, will remain closed for summer vacations from May 23. However, the administration clarified that CBSE board examinations scheduled during this period will continue as planned. Parents across Ghaziabad welcomed the administration’s decision, saying children were struggling to cope with the intense heat during school hours. Many said students were returning home exhausted despite carrying water bottles, caps, and towels to school every day.

In neighbouring Noida, although no official district-wide order has been issued so far, most schools have already announced summer vacations starting May 22. Earlier, on May 20, only government primary schools had been directed to close due to the heatwave. The IMD has predicted that heatwave conditions are likely to continue in several parts of western Uttar Pradesh over the next few days.

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Delhi-NCR schools set for extended summer vacation

According to multiple media reports, schools across Delhi-NCR are likely to remain closed till June 30, with classes expected to resume on July 1. This will result in nearly 50 to 57 days of summer vacation in several schools. While summer holidays have already begun in Delhi government schools, remedial classes for students of Classes 9, 10, and 12 are continuing in limited morning sessions.

Summer vacations in Bihar will be observed from June 1 to June 20, while schools in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh remain closed from April 24 to June 11. In Chhattisgarh, summer holidays are scheduled from April 20 to June 15. Odisha schools began vacations from April 27, whereas in several districts of West Bengal, summer holidays have been extended till May 31.