The best way to study during holidays is to keep a light, consistent routine that uses your free time well without burning you out, so you return ahead instead of behind. Holidays are a golden chance to get ahead or fix weak areas, but only if you avoid both extremes: doing nothing, or studying all day.
Set a clear, realistic goal. Decide what the holidays are for, finishing a tough chapter, revising the term, getting ahead on next term, or learning a new skill. A goal stops the holiday from slipping away unused.
Keep a light daily routine. A few focused hours a day at a fixed time is enough. Consistency matters more than long hours, and a small daily slot leaves plenty of time to actually enjoy the break.
Use holidays to fix weak areas. With no daily class pressure, holidays are perfect for slowly strengthening a subject you struggle with, something hard to do during a busy term.
Get ahead, not just caught up. Reading the next term’s first chapters in advance makes school far easier when it resumes, you will already understand what others are seeing for the first time.
Example: A Class 11 student in Kochi spent two hours each morning of his holidays strengthening physics and previewing the next chapters, then had the rest of the day free. He returned to school noticeably more confident.
One practical tip: Study in the first half of the day, then keep the rest free for fun. Getting your light study done early means you enjoy the holiday guilt-free, instead of it hanging over you all day.