Bihar School Holidays in December 2025: Check Complete List of School Closure and Winter Breaks

Dec 23, 2025, 16:31 IST

Bihar School Holidays in December 2025 have been announced due to a severe cold wave. Schools are closed for junior classes in many districts, with revised timings for senior students. These precautionary measures aim to protect children’s health during extreme winter conditions.

Bihar School Holidays in December 2025
Bihar School Holidays in December 2025

Bihar School Holidays 2025: Bihar is experiencing a severe cold wave in December 2025, with temperatures dropping sharply across many districts. Due to this cold wave school closure, district administrations have announced that Bihar schools are closed for junior classes to protect the health and safety of young children. Students are more vulnerable to illness during extreme cold, especially while travelling to school early in the morning under the ongoing Bihar weather alert.

To ensure student safety, several District Magistrates, including the Patna DM, have issued official orders regarding Patna school holiday schedules and revised timings for senior classes. Similar decisions have been taken in other districts as part of ongoing school updates December 2025. Check this article for latest information about Bihar School Holiday News.

Bihar School Holidays in December 2025

Check the district-wise details below to know which schools are closed in Bihar due to the cold wave in December 2025.

District Name

Classes Closed

Holiday Dates

Special Instructions

Patna

Up to Class 8 + Anganwadi

Till Dec 26, 2025

Classes 9–12 allowed only between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM

Lakhisarai

Up to Class 8 + Pre-schools + Anganwadi

Till Jan 4, 2026 (from Dec 24)

Classes 9 and above can continue with safety measures

Sitamarhi

Up to Class 12 (all schools & coaching)

Till Dec 24, 2025

Pre-board and board exam classes allowed

Chhapra

Up to Class 10

Till Dec 23, 2025

Regular classes to resume after review

Araria

Up to Class 5 + Anganwadi

Till Dec 24, 2025

Decision taken due to extreme cold

Gaya (Gayaji)

Up to Class 5 + Anganwadi

Till Dec 24, 2025

Orders issued to protect young children

Bihar School Winter Holiday 2025

The weather in Bihar is getting very cold, and the Meteorological Department has said that temperatures may fall even more after November 24. Just like last year, when the winter holidays were first from December 26 to January 6 but later extended up to January 11 because of extreme cold, the Education Department may again announce winter holidays soon to keep students safe. Due to icy winds and heavy morning fog, it can be risky for small kids to go to school. So, holidays for classes 1 to 5 are very likely this year to protect children’s health.

Bihar School Holidays in December 2025 will offer students a safe and relaxing winter break. With low temperatures and foggy mornings, these holidays help protect young learners’ health. Families can use this time to celebrate festivals, stay warm, and enjoy quality time together.

Important Points to Know About Bihar School Closures

  • Schools are closed mainly for junior classes to protect children from cold weather.

  • Senior students (Classes 9–12) must follow the revised timings where allowed.

  • Parents should keep children warm and indoors during this period.

  • School authorities and local officers will strictly monitor the situation.

  • Students and parents should check official notices from schools or district offices for updates.

These school holidays are temporary and taken only for student safety during the harsh winter conditions in Bihar.

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Aayesha Sharma
Aayesha Sharma

Content Writer

Aayesha Sharma is a content writer at Jagran Josh, specializing in Education News. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad. Passionate about creating impactful content, Aayesha enjoys reading and writing in her free time. For any quiery, you can reach her at aayesha.sharma@jagrannewmedia.com.

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