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February 2026 School Holidays List: School, colleges to remain closed on these dates
February 03, 2026 9:21 am
Unlike December and January, which include extended winter vacations, February usually follows a full academic schedule, with very few holidays notified for schools.
Schools Holidays: Punjab, Chandigarh, J&K schools closed on Jan 27; check list
January 27, 2026 6:20 pm
The announcement follows instructions from the Chief Minister of Punjab, who declared the holiday as part of the state’s Republic Day observance.
Delhi-NCR schools shift to hybrid mode as GRAP implemented
January 21, 2026 9:17 am
The new directives, falling under Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aim to minimise children's exposure to toxic smog while ensuring educational continuity.
School time changed: Delhi-NCR parents on sporadic school closures, time change
January 20, 2026 10:21 pm
Parents say frequent closures and online classes have disrupted learning, with large class sizes and reduced study hours affecting concept clarity. They argue that online teaching cannot replace classroom learning and that constant schedule changes are troubling families and students alike.
School timings in Noida, Greater Noida, Dadri changed due to dense fog
January 20, 2026 9:44 am
Delhi-NCR schools likely shut on Jan 19: Under GRAP Stage IV, state governments have the authority to suspend in-person classes and shift schools to online or hybrid modes if air quality is deemed hazardous.
School holidays extended in UP till Jan 20, Punjab announces revised timings for all classes
January 16, 2026 10:35 am
Schools in Prayagraj, UP, will remain closed until January 20 due to the Magh Mela and expected pilgrim crowding. In Punjab, school timings are revised from January 16-21 to protect students from severe winter conditions.
Schools Closed for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal: List of states where schools are closed on Jan 15
January 14, 2026 7:22 pm
Schools across several states and cities will remain closed tomorrow due to a mix of earlier announced winter vacations, festival observances and weather-related winter break extensions.
Schools Closed: Noida, Ranchi, Rajasthan, & more cities where schools are shut due to cold wave
January 12, 2026 9:47 am
The decision applies to schools affiliated with the CBSE, ICSE, Uttar Pradesh Board and other recognised boards operating in the district.
Schools Closed: Ranchi, Bihar, UP & more cities where schools are shut due to cold wave
January 09, 2026 6:23 pm
From Ranchi to Tripura, these are cities and states where schools are closed due to cold wave
Ranchi schools closed till Jan 10 as IMD issues cold wave alert
January 09, 2026 6:20 pm
The IMD has issued a "yellow alert" (be updated) of cold wave for 13 districts including Ranchi till 8.30 am on Friday.
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