"In order to ensure the fulfillment of the tasks defined by the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the relevant order of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, winter holidays provided to students of higher educational institutions and students of technical schools, colleges, vocational schools and academic lyceums for the current academic year are set from December 25, 2024 to January 7, 2025 (inclusive)"- the ministry said in a statement.

Studies will resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.