School Holiday Update: Extreme cold weather changes school calendar! Schools closed in several states including Delhi, UP and Punjab..

School Holiday Update: Due to the cold wave and dense fog in the northern and eastern parts of India, visibility is significantly reduced. Students can therefore expect an extension of their winter holidays. However, many states in the country have already announced winter holidays until January 15th.

In fact, as soon as the winter holidays begin, the northern parts of India experience extreme cold and dense fog, disrupting daily life and the functioning of schools in many parts of the country. Schools are closed today in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, including Delhi, as winter holidays have been extended until January 15, 2026. Read the full article for more information on school holidays today and tomorrow in states like Punjab, Jharkhand, Tripura, and Telangana.

Winter Holidays Extended in Several States Due to Cold Wave
Several states in the northern and eastern belts have implemented strict guidelines for the cold wave and extended winter holidays. The Delhi government has announced the extension of winter holidays until January 15, 2026. Other states, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jharkhand, have also extended winter holidays or modified school timings due to the prevailing weather conditions.

Schools Closed in Delhi Until January 15

All government-aided, public, and private schools in Delhi will remain closed until January 15, 2026. The extended winter holiday is part of the official academic calendar. This announcement has been officially issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) and the Government of NCT Delhi.

Which Districts in Uttar Pradesh Will Have Holidays and Until When?
Schools for classes up to 8th grade in Uttar Pradesh are likely to remain closed from January 7th to 9th. This announcement was made by District Basic Education Officer Anurag Srivastava for schools in Varanasi. This order will apply to all government, CBSE/ICSE/State Board schools from pre-primary to class 8th across the city.

Students up to class 8th will have a school holiday until January 9th, but school faculty and teachers will be required to be present at school to regulate departmental work. In Lucknow and Kanpur, schools will remain closed for students up to class 8th. However, schools in Lucknow might reopen tomorrow. Therefore, it is advised to stay alert for school and government announcements.

What is the holiday status for schools in Punjab?
The Punjab government also announced today that all schools will remain closed until January 13, 2026. Schools were closed until January 7 due to the cold wave and were supposed to reopen today, but due to the prevailing weather conditions, the state government has announced an extension of school holidays due to the extreme cold and dense fog.

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