North India Schools Closed: Cold Wave Forces Extended Holidays, Online Classes Begin

• Schools in UP, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan closed due to severe cold, dense fog, and Savitribai Phule Jayanti.
• Uttar Pradesh schools up to Class 12 closed until January 5, 2026, by CM Yogi Adityanath's order.
• Punjab schools closed until January 10, 2026; Haryana extends holidays until January 15 in many districts.
• Delhi-NCR has ongoing winter vacation; Noida/Ghaziabad schools up to Class 5 closed, 6-12 online/hybrid.
• Online classes for board students, special permission for practical exams, and teacher attendance for administrative tasks are mandated.

Why It Matters: Severe cold wave leads to widespread school closures across North India, with online learning for students.