Jammu and Kashmir School Summer Vacations Extended, Schools to Reopen on July 27

Jammu and Kashmir Summer Vacations: Minister for School/Hr Education, Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Government of J&K | MLA (DH Pora), Sakina Itoo has announced the extension of summer vacations for schools in the valley. 

According to the notification on X (formerly known as Twitter), the minister stated that considering the safety and well-being of students, teachers and their families, the summer vacations for all government and recognised private schools in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zones of Jammu Division have been extended until July 26, 2026. 

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.…

— Sakina Itoo (@sakinaitoo) July 21, 2026

Schools to Reopen on July 27

Earlier, the department extended the summer vacations for schools in the Kashmir and Jammu divisions until July 22, 2026. With the new information issued, schools will now reopen on Monday, July 27, 2026. 

Citizens have been asked to remain vigilant and follow the advisories issued by concerned authorities. 

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