Schools Closed: January has begun, and several states across the country are experiencing severe cold weather. Schools in various states are closed for winter break. State governments have issued orders to keep schools closed to protect children’s health. In addition to cold weather, school holidays will be observed for festivals, national days (Republic Day, Independence Day), the birthdays of national heroes, and other important events.
School Holiday Today
In Delhi, all schools will remain closed from January 1 to 15 due to winter holidays. In Punjab, schools will be closed from December 22 to January 10. Haryana will have winter holidays from January 1 to 15, 2026. CM Yogi had declared a holiday in all schools and colleges until January 1. Meanwhile, basic education schools will remain closed until January 14. According to the official calendar of the Basic Education Department, all primary and upper primary schools in the state will have a holiday until January 14, 2026.
January School Closed
January 14 (Wednesday) – Holiday on the occasion of Pongal/Makar Sankranti.
January 23 (Friday) – Holiday on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birthday.
January 26 (Monday) – Holiday across the country on the occasion of Republic Day.
State-wise Winter Holiday Schedule
Delhi: January 1 to 15, 2026
Punjab: December 22 to January 10, 2026
Haryana: January 1 to 15
Jammu and Kashmir: Classes 1-8 – December 1 to February 28 and Classes 9-12 – December 11 to February 22.
