Winter holidays in Ukraine: why they will last up to 25 days and how teachers will work

Winter holidays in Ukraine

According to ХВИЛЯ: The winter holidays in Ukraine will last from 20 to 25 days due to the existing energy challenges the country is facing. In Ternopil, the holidays are scheduled from December 18 to January 11. This decision is made considering the need to ensure stability in the educational process and support the health of students during the winter cold.

Teachers' responsibilities during the holidays

During this period, teachers will continue to fulfill their duties. The main vacation period for educators remains in summer, in July and August. Teachers may take unpaid leave, but this is only possible at their own initiative and with the approval of the school administration.

During the winter holidays, teachers will engage in methodological work, including:

• developing calendar-thematic plans for the next semester;
• preparing lesson plans;
• maintaining documentation, which involves filling out journals;
• keeping school documentation and reporting;
• maintaining communication with students, including conducting online consultations;
• cooperation with parents.

Thus, the winter holidays in Ukraine will not only provide rest for students but also give teachers the opportunity to continue their professional activities, adapting them to current conditions.

The decision to shorten winter holidays in Ukraine is an important step in the context of the energy crisis the country is facing. Ensuring stability in the educational process and the health of students during the cold is a priority for educational institutions.

This also demonstrates the flexibility of the education system in adapting to changing circumstances, which may affect the further development of educational policy in the country.