Cold Wave Extends School Holidays Across North India: Delhi, UP, Punjab Shut Until Mid-Jan

• Northern and eastern India face severe cold wave and dense fog, leading to extended winter holidays.
• Delhi schools, including government, public, and private, will remain closed until January 15, 2026, as per Directorate of Education.
• Uttar Pradesh schools up to class 8th in Varanasi are closed from Jan 7-9; Lucknow and Kanpur also affected.
• Punjab government extends school closures until January 13, 2026, due to extreme cold and fog.
• Several other states like Jharkhand, Tripura, and Telangana also have extended holidays or changed timings.

Why It Matters: Severe cold wave forces extended school holidays across Delhi, UP, Punjab, and other states.