June 2025 School Holidays in India: Summer Vacation Updates and Important Breaks

The month of June generally marks the peak of summer vacation across most states in India, especially in the northern and central regions. However, in many southern states, schools reopen in June with the start of the new academic session. June 2025 brings a mix of national holidays, state-specific summer breaks, and weather-related school closures. From Eid al-Adha to Guru Kabir Das Jayanti, this article provides a detailed look at all school holidays in June 2025, along with official updates, reopening dates, and regional highlights.

Summer Vacation Announced for Winter Zone Schools in Jammu Division

The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has declared summer vacation for all government and recognized private schools in the winter zone of Jammu division. The holidays will be observed from June 23 to July 7, 2025. Regular classes will resume from July 8, 2025.

Summer Break Across Major States – June 2025

June marks the peak of summer vacation across most Indian states, with schools shutting down due to high temperatures, heatwave alerts, and academic calendar schedules. While the break duration varies by state and school board, here’s a look at the latest state-wise summer holiday updates:

• Delhi: Summer vacation in Delhi schools runs from May 11 to June 30, 2025. While students enjoy a long break, June 28 and 30 have been marked as teacher working days, with classes resuming from July 1.
• Rajasthan:Schools across Rajasthan follow two schedules - Government and RBSE schools are closed from May 10 to June 22, while CBSE/ICSE/private schools enjoy summer break from May 8 to June 25, 2025.
• Punjab:Most schools in Punjab are closed from May 25 to July 1, 2025, for the summer break. Students will return to classrooms on July 2, after a refreshing 5-week holiday.
• Haryana:Summer vacation is observed from June 1 to June 30, 2025, across Haryana. Government and private schools are scheduled to reopen on July 1, unless otherwise notified due to weather.
• Himachal Pradesh:The state has two vacation zones—winter-closing schools in lower regions are closed from May 15 to June 30, while summer-closing schools in upper hills will break from July 22 to August 31, 2025.
• Kerala: Kerala does not have a typical June summer break, but all educational institutions will be closed on June 7, 2025, in observance of Eid al-Adha, as per the state government’s announcement.
• Barak Valley (Assam): Schools in Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi were closed from June 6 to June 8, 2025, due to persistent rains, flood conditions, and the Eid holiday. Normal classes resumed from June 9 onward.

National Holiday – Eid al-Adha (Bakrid)

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Type: Gazetted National Holiday

All schools across India remain closed in observance of Eid al-Adha, also known as Idd-uz-Zuha. Since the holiday falls on a Saturday and is followed by a Sunday, it results in a long weekend for most schools.

Check Bakrid School Holiday 2025 State-Wise Eid al-Adha Holiday Date Updates

Regional Holiday – Guru Kabir Das Jayanti

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2025

Observed In: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh

While most schools in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh remain closed for summer vacation during this period, Guru Kabir Das Jayanti is still officially observed as a public holiday. For schools where extra classes, remedial sessions, or administrative work are ongoing, there will be no academic activities on June 11, in honor of Sant Kabir Das, the revered poet-saint and spiritual reformer.

This creates a long weekend possibility for some schools if combined with internal holidays or Saturdays.

Quick Reference Holiday Table

June 2025 has a mix of summer vacations, festival holidays, and weather-related school closures across different states. It’s important for students, parents, and educators to stay updated with the latest school holiday schedules to plan both academic and personal activities smoothly.

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