Haryana School Holidays in January 2026: Winter Vacation, Festival Breaks and Complete Holiday List

Haryana School Holidays January 2026: January is the first month of the year and an important period in the academic calendar for students in Haryana. Haryana schools have various holidays and breaks in the first month of the year, giving children time for festivals, family gatherings and rest from studies. Apart from the regular academic activities, this month includes a long winter vacation, gazetted holidays, festival breaks and observance days celebrated across schools. Other than the 15-day winter break, schools will also remain closed on several other important days in January 2026.

Check this article for the detailed Haryana school holiday list for January 2026, along with the winter vacation schedule and second-Saturday holiday rule.

Winter Vacation in Haryana Schools in January 2026

One of the most awaited breaks for students in Haryana is the winter vacation. In most government and private schools, the winter break is scheduled from 1 January to 15 January 2026. However, winter vacation dates may vary slightly across different schools. Private schools and aided schools sometimes adjust schedules based on examinations, events, or management decisions. Senior classes, especially board exam students, may also have extra classes or revision sessions during winter vacations. 

Winter vacation schedule (most schools):

• From 1 January 2026

• To 15 January 2026

• Schools generally reopen 16 January 2026

List of Haryana School Holidays in January 2026

The month starts with winter vacations during which festivals like Lohri and Makar Sankranti fall. After reopening, schools also observe days such as Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti, Basant Panchami, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti and Republic Day.

Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti and Basant Panchami on 23 January 2026 (Friday) are gazetted holidays in Haryana, and schools across the state remain closed. The same day is also celebrated as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti, and although it may not always be a full holiday, schools generally organise special assemblies, speeches and patriotic activities to honour the national leader.

The most significant national holiday in January is Republic Day, observed on 26 January 2026 (Monday). Schools remain closed on this day

Below is the complete holiday list for Haryana schools in January 2026 including gazetted holidays, festivals, and observances.

January 2026 Holiday Calendar – Haryana Schools

• 03 January 2026 (Saturday) – Paush Purnima
  → Religious observance; holiday may be regional

• 13 January 2026 (Tuesday) – Lohri
  → Popular festival; often included in winter vacations

• 14 January 2026 (Wednesday) – Makar Sankranti
  → Regional holiday in some areas

• 18 January 2026 (Sunday) – Mauni Amavasya
  → Religious observance, no additional holiday required

• 23 January 2026 (Friday) –
  → Sir Chhotu Ram Jayanti / Basant Panchami – Gazetted Holiday
  → Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti – Observed as Special Day in schools

• 26 January 2026 (Monday) – Republic Day
  → National Gazetted Holiday

• Second Saturday of January 2026 – School Holiday (mandated rule)

Second Saturday Holiday in Haryana Schools

Apart from festival and national holidays, Haryana schools also follow a second Saturday holiday rule. According to the mandate issued by the Haryana Directorate of Education, all government and private schools in the state remain closed on the second Saturday of every month, a directive implemented from 9 November 2024. This rule has brought uniformity in the school weekly holiday structure across Haryana.

So, in January 2026, the second Saturday will be a school holiday across the state.

• Applies to government schools

• Applies to private and aided schools

Other Saturdays may depend on school management decisions.

There are several important days to be observed in Haryana during the month of January, but not all of them are marked as full school holidays. Students and parents must carefully check the school circulars and academic calendar to know which days are holidays and which are only observance or celebration days. Planning studies and travel with this updated January 2026 holiday list will help avoid confusion and last-minute changes.

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