When is the winter vacation? Summary of winter vacation times across the country in 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, one of the questions that students and parents are most concerned about is "when will the winter vacation take place?" Recently, this topic has been very popular on the Internet, and education departments in various places have successively released winter vacation arrangements. This article will summarize the winter vacation times in major provinces and cities across the country and analyze relevant hot topics.
1. Winter vacation schedule for various provinces and cities across the country

| area | Winter vacation start time | Winter vacation end time | days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | January 20, 2024 | February 25, 2024 | 36 days |
| Shanghai | January 22, 2024 | February 18, 2024 | 27 days |
| Guangdong | January 15, 2024 | February 20, 2024 | 36 days |
| Jiangsu | January 18, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | 32 days |
| Sichuan | January 15, 2024 | February 25, 2024 | 41 days |
| Shandong | January 20, 2024 | February 25, 2024 | 36 days |
2. Reasons for the difference in winter vacation time
As can be seen from the table, there are obvious differences in winter vacation times in various places. The main reasons include:
1.climatic factors: Northern regions have cold winters and winter vacations are generally long; southern regions are relatively warm and have short winter vacations.
2.Teaching arrangements: All regions flexibly adjust winter vacation time according to teaching progress and examination time.
3.local policy: Some provinces and cities will appropriately adjust holiday times in order to stagger travel times and ease traffic pressure.
3. Hot topics related to winter vacation
1.Popularity of cram schools during winter vacation: Although the "double reduction" policy continues to be implemented, the winter vacation tutoring market is still active, and parents' attention to vacation learning remains high.
2.Family travel plan: With the adjustment of epidemic prevention and control policies, many families plan to take their children to travel during the winter vacation, and related searches on travel platforms have surged.
3.Winter vacation homework controversy: The discussion about the amount of homework during winter vacation has become a hot topic again. Some parents believe that too much homework affects their children’s rest.
4.Spring Festival overlaps with winter vacation: The Spring Festival in 2024 is on February 10, which highly coincides with the winter vacation, triggering discussions on the cultural inheritance of traditional festivals.
4. Suggestions for parents
1.Plan your time properly: It is recommended to divide the winter vacation into three stages: relaxation period (first 1/3), learning period (middle 1/3) and adjustment period (last 1/3).
2.Focus on practical experience: Encourage children to participate in social practice, housework, etc., and cultivate comprehensive abilities.
3.Pay attention to physical and mental health: Winter is a period of high incidence of respiratory diseases, so you need to pay attention to your children’s health management.
4.Control electronic product use: Develop reasonable rules for the use of electronic products to avoid addiction during holidays.
5. Summary
The winter vacation time for the 2023-2024 school year has been basically determined, with obvious differences across regions. It is recommended that parents and students make plans in advance, not only to ensure rest and relaxation, but also to make appropriate arrangements for study and have a fulfilling and meaningful winter vacation. At the same time, pay close attention to the latest notices from the local education department in case holiday arrangements change.
As the winter vacation approaches, the popularity of related topics will continue to rise. We will continue to pay attention to local developments and bring you the latest information in a timely manner.
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