Schools Closed: Triple Treat of Fun with Snow, Holidays, and a 3-Day Mini-Vacation

• Schools in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand are closed on January 24, 2026, due to severe cold, rain, and snowfall.
• Many schools have a holiday for the fourth Saturday, while others are closed due to heavy snowfall in mountains and rain in plains.
• IMD has issued an orange alert for rain and snowfall, particularly affecting Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.
• A 'long weekend' is created by the fourth Saturday, Sunday, and Republic Day on Monday, January 26.
• District Magistrates in Uttarakhand have declared holidays for schools and Anganwadi centers in 12 districts due to unsafe conditions.

Why It Matters: North India experiences widespread school closures and a long weekend due to severe weather and scheduled holidays.