Odisha School Holidays in December 2025: Check Full List of Closed Dates and Festival Breaks

Odisha School Holiday 2025: The December calendar for schools in Odisha is primarily defined by the mandatory Christmas break and a key local religious observance. Unlike some northern states, Odisha's winter break is generally shorter, focusing specifically on the Christmas and New Year period.

Based on official circulars released by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, and general state calendars for the 2025-26 academic year, here is the detailed schedule:

Odisha School Holidays in December 2025: Christmas Vacation

The month features one important local religious observance (Sesa Manabasa Gurubara) and the primary holiday being the X-Mass / Winter Break.

Key Holiday Insights

1. Fixed Duration: The official X-Mass Holiday period is clearly defined, lasting approximately 8 days, from December 23 to December 31, 2025.

2. Christmas Eve (Optional): While Christmas Eve (December 24) is often listed as an Optional Holiday for government employees, the full Christmas break for schools already covers this date.

3. Academic Calendar: The School and Mass Education Department's academic calendar typically schedules 18 working days for the month of December, indicating that only the final week is reserved for the break.

4. Exam Schedule: Students should note that Term-2 exams (Formative-2) are generally scheduled for the first week of January 2026. Students should utilize the December break for thorough final revision.

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