Lohri Holidays: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi Schools Closed Amid Winter Chill

• Lohri celebrations lead to school holidays across North Indian states, extending winter breaks.
• Confusion exists regarding the exact date of Lohri and specific school closure days.
• Lohri is typically celebrated on January 13th, one day before Makar Sankranti, but can shift to January 14th.
• Schools in Delhi and NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram) may extend holidays if cold weather persists.
• Punjab and Haryana mandate a public holiday for all government and private schools on Lohri.

Why It Matters: Schools in Punjab, Haryana, and potentially Delhi NCR will close for Lohri, extending winter breaks.