Maharashtra Schools Shut for 5 Days: Makar Sankranti & Municipal Elections Cause Extended Holiday

• Schools in Maharashtra will observe a 5-day holiday starting January 14.
• The extended break is due to Makar Sankranti on January 14 and municipal elections on January 15-16.
• Many schools serve as polling stations, and teachers are assigned election duty, necessitating the closure.
• Voting will take place on January 15, with vote counting on January 16.
• Schools are set to reopen on Monday, January 19, after the extended holiday period.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra schools get a 5-day holiday from January 14 for Makar Sankranti and municipal elections.