New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- December school holidays in India differ from state to state. Yet, a few clear patterns help parents plan ahead. Christmas Day on 25 December is the only nationwide holiday, and all schools remain closed.

Many states schedule their winter break in the last part of the month. Schools in Uttar Pradesh usually close from 20 to 31 December, which gives students around 12 days off. PM SHRI schools in several states follow a break from 23 December to 1 January, which adds up to 10 days.

In Madhya Pradesh, many districts observe holidays on 23 December or 24 December. The school holidays end either on 31 December or in the first few days of January.

Jammu and Kashmir's winter zone follows a different rhythm. Harsh weather...