Govt extends summer vacation for schools till Jul 26

Srinagar, Jul 21: The government Tuesday extended summer vacation for schools of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division till July-26.
Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said that the schools shall reopen on July-27.
Taking to microblogging platform X the minister said, “Keeping the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and their families as our foremost priority, the summer vacation for all Government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zones of Jammu Division is hereby extended up to 26th July, 2026.”
“Schools will now reopen on Monday, 27th July, 2026,” she said.
The ministry requested the people to stay safe, remain vigilant, and follow the advisories issued by the concerned authorities. “Wishing everyone good health and safety.”
Earlier on July-18, the government had already extended summer vacation for all schools of Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division till July-22 in view of prevailing heat weather conditions and inclement weather advisory.
The Education Minister earlier had said that the summer vacation was extended by three days for schools in Kashmir division and winter zones of Jammu division.
The government had earlier announced summer vacations for all schools in the Kashmir Division and winter zones of the Jammu Division from July 6 to July 19.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast the inclement weather and warned of heavy rainfall and the possibility of flash floods between July 20 and July 23. (KNO)