Makar Sankranti Holiday: Schools Closed in UP, Delhi-NCR Amid Cold Wave

• Schools in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR are closed today, January 15, 2026, due to Makar Sankranti and a severe cold wave.
• The holiday covers both government and private schools in most UP districts, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Kanpur.
• Some areas have holidays only for primary classes (Nursery to Class 8), with changed timings or online options for older students.
• Delhi's winter vacations were extended due to increasing cold, and some Haryana border districts also declared holidays.
• Parents are advised to check school updates; further extensions are possible if cold conditions persist.

Why It Matters: Schools in North India are closed today for Makar Sankranti and due to extreme cold, with potential extensions.