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

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News18•15-01-2026, 07:50
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.
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