School Closures in Uttar Pradesh and Other States Due to Cold Wave

Due to a severe cold wave, schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed until January 5, as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This decision affects government, ICSE, and CBSE affiliated schools. Other states like Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana are also observing winter breaks during this period. The article outlines specific closure dates and winter holiday schedules across various states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Stay informed about the latest updates on school schedules and winter breaks.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 2, 2026, 15:55 IST

School Closures Announced

In Uttar Pradesh, all educational institutions will remain closed until January 5 due to the ongoing cold wave. Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, government schools, as well as those affiliated with ICSE and CBSE, are mandated to stay shut until this date. Similarly, schools in Delhi will observe winter break from January 1 to January 15.

In Punjab, winter holidays will be in effect from December 22 to January 10, while Haryana will have a break from January 1 to January 15, 2026.

School Closure Dates in January

January 1 (Thursday) - New Year

January 14 (Wednesday) - Pongal/Makar Sankranti

January 23 (Friday) - Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

January 26 (Monday) - Republic Day

State-wise Winter Break Schedule

Delhi: January 1 to January 15, 2026

Punjab: December 22 to January 10, 2026

Haryana: January 1 to January 15

Odisha: December 23 to January 1, 2026

Uttar Pradesh: December 20 to December 31 (tentative)

Jammu and Kashmir:

Class 1-8: December 1 to February 28

Class 9-12: December 11 to February 22

Andhra Pradesh:

According to the academic calendar for 2025-26, missionary schools will have Christmas holidays from December 23 to December 27.

Telangana:

Missionary schools will be closed for Christmas holidays from December 23 to December 27, 2025.

Central schools will remain closed from December 23 to January 1, 2026.