Makar Sankranti School Closed: Makar Sankranti is also known as ‘Khichdi’. It is not just a festival, but a significant cultural tradition. Makar Sankranti holds special importance in the Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated when the Sun God leaves the Sagittarius zodiac sign and enters Capricorn, the sign ruled by Saturn. It is believed that bathing and donating on this day are extremely fruitful. Some say Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on January 14, 2026, while others suggest January 15th. Meanwhile, due to the severe cold wave in several North Indian states, schools have been closed until January 15th. However, schools are reopening in many states on January 13th. Let’s find out whether schools will be closed on the occasion of Makar Sankranti…
Makar Sankranti School Closed
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The festival of Makar Sankranti falls on January 14, 2026. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many states of North India. A holiday is declared on this day in several states. Here’s where schools will remain closed for Makar Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti School Closed in Delhi
The Delhi Directorate of Education had decided to extend school holidays until January 15th. The decision was made to keep schools closed for students from nursery to class 8 until January 15th. However, classes for grades 9 to 12 were to continue. Schools will remain closed until January 15th as part of the winter vacation.
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Haryana School Closed
Due to the severe cold wave in Haryana, including Gurugram, and across the state, government and private schools will remain closed until January 15th to ensure student safety during the cold weather. Schools will be closed on January 14, 2026, in observance of Makar Sankranti.
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Rajasthan School Closed
Orders have been issued to keep schools closed on January 14th in several districts of Rajasthan. Schools in several districts have decided to reopen on January 14th.
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Punjab School Closure
Punjab had extended the winter holidays until January 13th. The cold weather continues to affect the state. The state education minister announced the extension of winter vacations for all private and government schools. Schools in the state will remain closed until January 13th. Schools are expected to reopen for Makar Sankranti. Schools in the state will reopen on January 14th.