School Holiday on 10 January 2026 (Saturday): Schools Closed in THESE States, Due to Cold Wave and Festivals Check Details Here
Schools in certain states will observe a holiday on January 10, 2026, a Saturday. The closures are primarily due to severe cold wave conditions and upcoming festivals. Students and parents should check local school announcements for specific details. This decision aims to ensure safety during adverse weather and facilitate participation in festive celebrations.
Various schools in different states in India are having holidays on January 10, 2026, for the main reasons of extended winter holidays in their academic session for the year 2025-26 and due to cold-wave conditions and dense fogs. The former is part of the annual academic session, which is determined by the concerned education authority, and the latter is an emergency response due to adverse climate conditions that may affect the health of children.
The effect of the cold-wave is different for different regions. In the northern and central regions of the country, the government has provided breaks or declared cold-wave holidays so that the kids are not exposed to the cold climate. In the southern regions, the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will enjoy a holiday starting January 10 due to the Sankranti festival. This is based on the government announcements due to the cold-wave advisories.
School Holidays on January 10 — State-Wise / Region-Wise Breakdown
State / Region | Holiday Status on Jan 10 | Reason / Details |
| Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Noida, Kanpur, Prayagraj) | Closed for Nursery–Class 8; modified timings for Classes 9–12 | Severe cold wave and dense fog; district administration extended closures for younger students |
| Delhi (NCT) | Closed | Winter vacation as per academic calendar |
| Punjab | Closed (all schools) | Dense fog and cold-wave conditions; state-wide closure announced |
| Rajasthan (selected districts such as Bhilwara, Baran, Bundi, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh) | Partially closed | Cold-wave related closures, mainly for primary and Classes 1–8 |
| Jharkhand (Ranchi and other districts) | Closed | District-wise closure due to severe cold-wave alert |
| Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, Shivpuri) | Closed for Classes 1–8 | Low temperatures; precautionary closure for younger students |
| Tripura | Fully closed | State-wide school closure due to extreme cold conditions |
| Haryana (many districts) | Closed / winter break | Winter vacation extended in several districts due to cold wave |
| Andhra Pradesh | Closed (all schools) | Sankranti festival holidays from January 10 to January 18 |
| Telangana | Closed (all schools) | Sankranti holidays starting around January 10 |
Notes
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Cold wave closures: Cold wave closures are largely relevant and confined to North, Central, and Eastern parts of India.
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Festival holidays in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states are predefined and applicable to all government and private schools.
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Students and parents should check for details through official announcements in schools or district administration updates, as weather-related school closures may be subject to change.
Scheduled Holiday – Academic Calendar / Festival Breaks
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Andhra Pradesh (AP)
Government and most private schools observe Makar Sankranti holidays from Jan 10 to Jan 18, 2026, reopening around Jan 19. -
Telangana
Schools are expected to observe Sankranti holidays starting around Jan 10, continuing for about a week, although exact official notification timing is pending.
Notes & Verification Tips
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Winter vacations often span early January in northern states according to academic calendars issued by education departments — notably in Delhi, Haryana and others — but cold-wave closures are additional and can extend or shift holiday dates.
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Always check official school or district circulars, as local orders (especially weather-related closures) can vary even within the same state and change with evolving conditions.
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Some states (e.g., Delhi) have official winter vacation calendars running through mid-January independent of weather closures.
Anisha Mishra is journalist with over 3 years of experience in covering the Indian education sector. She has worked extensively in the K12 domain, with focus on the state board as well as central board examinations, policy structure of seconday and higher secondary education as well as the entrance examinations like JEE, NEET, CLAT, etc. Her extensive experience in the domain has helped her provide students with concise accurate information in all aspectes of school life and education. Her key interest lies in decoding the changes in the curriculum, NEP implementation and changing education ecosystem in the country. Besides working, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places and cultures, and painting.
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