Jammu & Kashmir

Eid-ul-Azha: Schools in Kashmir to remain closed till Friday

Students attending morning assembly. [Photo: Facebook/ Govt Girls Higher Secondary School Baramulla]

DSEK announces special holiday on May 29

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced that all schools in Kashmir region will remain closed from Wednesday to Friday on account of Eid-ul-Azha.

Education Minister Sakina Itoo stated that schools will observe a three-day holiday for the occasion.

In the meantime, the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order said, “In view of celebrations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, all Government schools as well as recognised Private Schools of Kashmir Division shall observe
a special holiday on 29-05-2026.”

Meanwhile, the General Administration Department has also sanctioned one-day Special Casual Leave for employees of the UT in view of Eid-ul-Azha.

The leave can be availed by those wishing to observe the festival. (KNO)

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