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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 6:25 PM IST Chandigarh: The order specifies that the same schedule and instructions from the January 3 directive will apply during the extended period. In Punjab, tomorrow is a holiday for Makar Sankranti, so schools will reopen on January 15. (AI Generated Image) Due to the ongoing cold and foggy weather,…
The Tamil festival of Pongal will be celebrated on January 15 (Thursday), followed by Thiruvalluvar Day on January 16 (Friday). Farmers’ Day will then be observed on January 17 (Saturday). To enable people to celebrate Pongal with joy, the Tamil Nadu government is providing ration card holders with one kilogram of sugar, one kilogram of…
The excitement for Lohri is palpable among children and adults alike. Every year, Lohri results in school holidays across several states in North India. This festival not only celebrates the harvest but also extends the winter break in schools during the cold season. However, there is some confusion about the exact date of Lohri and…
North India is experiencing a severe cold wave, particularly evident in the plains due to snowfall in the mountains, causing temperatures to drop by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. Dense fog has significantly reduced visibility, making it dangerous for schoolchildren to venture out early in the morning. Consequently, the governments of Delhi, UP, Punjab, Haryana…
Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 4:15 PM IST Schools in Chandigarh will remain closed till January 13. With January 14 expected to be a holiday due to Makar Sankranti, regular classes are likely to resume after that. Maximum temperatures in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh stayed significantly below normal on Thursday. (AI Generated Image) Amid severe cold…
Winter holidays, which started in December 2025, are continuing into January 2026. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have been observing winter vacations for the past few weeks. Due to the severe weather and falling temperatures, the governments of Punjab and Jharkhand have…
Winter has significantly affected North India, causing dense fog, cold waves, and plummeting temperatures that have disrupted daily activities. To safeguard children’s health, several state governments and district magistrates, including those in Uttar Pradesh, have extended school holidays. Schools up to grade 8 in many districts are closed until January 10 or later, with some…
Last Updated:January 01, 2026, 5:55 PM IST Several government and public holidays are scheduled in January 2026. Here’s a list of key dates when schools are likely to be closed across India or in specific states. Major holidays in January for schools include January 1, 14, and 26. (AI Generated Image) As the year 2026 begins,…
In the last days of December, North India is experiencing severe cold, a cold wave, and dense fog. The consistent drop in temperatures and extremely low visibility in the mornings have disrupted everyday life and school education. With the health and safety of students in mind, several state governments and district administrations have issued orders…
The Uttar Pradesh government has clarified that schools will remain open on December 25, 2025. The day will be observed to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, coinciding with the conclusion of his birth centenary year. Schools have been directed to organise special programmes, and student attendance will be mandatory….