Schools Shut: Delhi, UP, Jharkhand Extend Winter Holidays Amid Severe Cold

• Severe cold, dense fog, and falling temperatures force school closures and holiday extensions across multiple Indian states.
• Uttar Pradesh: Nursery to Class 8 closed until Jan 15, 2026; Classes 9-12 likely reopen Jan 6.
• Jharkhand: KG to Class 12 closed until Jan 6, 2026, with teachers possibly reporting for administrative duties.
• Punjab: All government and private schools closed until Jan 7, 2026, as announced by Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.
• Delhi, Haryana, and Assam also have schools closed or extended holidays due to extreme cold conditions.

Why It Matters: Extreme cold leads to extended school holidays in Delhi, UP, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Assam.