Cold wave forces school shutdowns across Delhi, UP, Bihar and more: Full state-wise list

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Cold wave forces school shutdowns across Delhi, UP, Bihar and more: Full state-wise list

A severe cold wave sweeping across north and central India has led to widespread school closures, extended winter vacations and revised class timings. States including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir have taken precautionary measures as temperatures plunge, fog thickens and air quality deteriorates.

Published by Priti | January 08, 2026

As harsh winter conditions tighten their grip, state governments and education departments are prioritising student safety by suspending in-person classes. Dense fog, poor visibility, biting cold and fluctuating air quality have disrupted daily routines, especially morning school hours.

Authorities have advised parents and students to stay alert for further updates, as reopening dates may change depending on weather forecasts.

State-wise school closure updates

Delhi

All schools closed until January 15, 2026
Winter vacation extended due to cold wave, fog and air quality concerns

Uttar Pradesh

Gautam Buddh Nagar & Ghaziabad: Schools up to Class 8 closed till January 10
Lucknow: Schools up to Class 8 closed till January 8
Varanasi: Classes up to Class 8 suspended January 7–9

Bihar (Patna)

Schools up to Class 8 closed till January 11
Classes 9 and above to function from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm starting January 9

Haryana

Winter holidays declared for all schools January 1–15
Schools to reopen on January 16

Punjab

All schools closed till January 13
Classes resume on January 14

Jammu and Kashmir

Schools up to Class 8 reopen on March 1
Higher classes resume on February 22
Extended closures due to sub-zero temperatures

Rajasthan

Jaipur: Schools up to Class 5 closed till January 10; Classes 6–8 reopen January 9
Jalore: Schools up to Class 5 closed till January 10

Other states

Telangana: Sankranti holidays extended till January 16, schools reopen January 17
Tripura: Schools closed January 6–10
Jharkhand: Statewide school holidays declared till January 8

What authorities are saying

Education departments across states have reiterated that health and safety take precedence over academic schedules. With cold wave conditions expected to persist in several regions, further extensions or timing revisions remain possible.

Parents are advised to: