India, Dec. 3 -- The last month of the year brings with it a lot of joy and sometimes, a bit of regret too. In the Western world, the month is associated with the holiday season and people look forward to a merry and enjoyable Christmas. In India too, December contains several holidays. While there is a set of leaves for students at the end of the year, the duration and exact dates differ with each state.

So, as we prepare to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the next year, here is taking a look at the duration of year-end holidays in schools across the country. These are the states and Union Territories where the dates have been officially announced.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, Jammu and Kashmir has prolonged winter holidays. ...