January 2026 School Holidays: Long Weekends & Festivals Await Students!

• January 2026 brings numerous school holidays due to New Year, winter vacation, and major festivals.
• Key holidays include January 1 (New Year), January 14 (Makar Sankranti/Pongal), and January 26 (Republic Day).
• North Indian states will see extended winter breaks, with Haryana announcing Jan 1-15 closures.
• Pongal celebrations in South India (Jan 14-17) and Uttarayan in Gujarat will lead to multi-day holidays.
• Republic Day (Jan 26, Monday) creates a three-day long weekend, perfect for family outings.

Why It Matters: January 2026 offers extensive school holidays across India for students and families.