According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) on Nov 27, Delhi schools must observe a minimum of 220 working days in an academic year.

"As per section 19 of RTE Act-2009 and National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, it is mandatory for all the schools running under Directorate of Education to observe the minimum 220 working days in an academic year giving consideration to the notified lists of gazetted/restricted/local holidays for the calendar year (January to December)," the circular went on to say.

It stated that before the start of the academic year and before the holidays, the heads of government schools must complete 220 working days.

"Deputy district education (DDE) officers are also advised to ensure strict adherence to the same prior to sanctioning restricted/local holidays to any school under their jurisdiction." Furthermore, unaided recognised schools would obtain holiday approval from their respective management," the DoE stated.