The Chief Education Office, Union Territory of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has issued an important corrigendum dated 05 December 2025 regarding the winter vacation schedule for all government and private schools in Leh district.According to the corrigendum (No. Misc-1/24658-47), the following revised dates shall now be followed:
Winter vacation in schools across Leh district shall remain closed for Winter Vacation with effect from 11th December 2025 (Thursday).
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