5-Day Pooja Break for Jammu Schools; Normal working days for Kashmir Schools

Srinagar, 27 Oct: The recent announcement regarding a five-day Diwali Pooja holiday from October 29 to November 2, 2024, has led to some confusion among parents and students across the region. It is clarified that this holiday order applies exclusively to educational institutions, both government and private, in the Jammu Division only.

The order copy issued by DSEJ reads, “In accordance with Order No: 331-DSEJ OF 2024A, dated 23-10-2024, it is hereby directed that all educational institutions, both government and private, up to higher secondary levels in the Jammu Division shall observe five (5) days of Pooja holidays from October 29, 2024, to November 2, 2024.”

Schools in Kashmir Division will work normally during the said period, as the holiday period is designated specifically for Jammu Division institutions, covering both Summer and Winter Zones up to the Higher Secondary level.

All schools in the Kashmir Division will continue with their regular schedule during this period.