Schools Closed Across India Due to Winter Break, Festivals, and Cold Wave Conditions

Schools across several Indian states will be closed on January 14, 2026, due to a combination of extended winter vacations, cold wave conditions, and harvest festivals like Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Lohri. While festivals are a factor, many closures are attributed to ongoing winter breaks and severe weather alerts, particularly in North India. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh continue their winter holidays, with Delhi schools closed until January 15. Punjab's winter break was extended due to extreme cold and fog.