School Holiday on 13 January 2026: Schools Closed Tomorrow in THESE States for Winter Vacation and Regional Festivals

School Holiday January 13, 2026: January 13, 2026 is a school holiday in most parts of the country, especially across North India, where schools are closed due to the prevailing severe cold wave conditions. The date is also important because it coincides with major festivals such as Lohri and the beginning of the Pongal celebrations, giving students an extended festive and winter break.

Parents and students are advised to check school-specific circulars, as holiday duration and revised timings vary state-wise and district-wise. Below is the detailed update.

Why schools are closed on January 13, 2026?

Schools across several states are closed on January 13, 2026 due to a combination of extreme weather conditions and major regional festivals. The date coincides with peak winter in North India as well as important cultural celebrations, leading many state administrations to extend holidays and revise school schedules.

Key reasons:

• Intense cold wave across North India

• Lohri festival celebrations in North India

• Beginning of Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu

• Already ongoing winter vacations extended in many places

Lohri School Holiday on January 13, 2026

Lohri is a popular Punjabi festival, primarily celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, and parts of Himachal & Jammu. Although Lohri is not a gazetted national holiday, many schools remain closed because:

• Winter vacations are already ongoing

• Cold wave conditions intensified

• State administrations have revised schedules

Therefore, schools in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR will remain closed on January 13, 2026.

Also Check Lohri, Pongal and Makar Sankranti School Holidays 2026: Check State-wise Update

Delhi & NCR: Winter vacation likely extended till mid-January

Schools in Delhi and the surrounding NCR region usually observe winter break in early January. However, due to the prevailing severe cold wave, the vacation is likely to be extended till Lohri on January 13, and in many government schools possibly till January 15.

During this period, several schools are continuing academic work through online classes to cover the syllabus, while board-class students may attend offline classes with revised and shortened timings.

Chandigarh: Winter vacation extended till January 13, 2026

In view of the intense cold conditions, the UT administration has extended the winter vacation in Chandigarh schools and revised school timings. Schools will remain closed till January 13, 2026, with further decisions to be taken depending on weather conditions.

Rajasthan: District-wise school closures due to cold wave

Rajasthan continues to face a severe cold wave, prompting local administrations to extend winter holidays and modify school timings across multiple districts. Here’s the district-wise update on school closures and revised schedules:

Holidays declared / extended in these districts:

• Jaipur: Pre-primary to Class 5 holiday on Jan 12–13

• Jaisalmer: Nursery–8th closed Jan 12–14; Classes 9–12 timing 10 AM–4 PM

• Nagaur: Pre-primary–5th closed Jan 12–13

• Dausa: Up to Class 8 holiday Jan 12

• Sikar: Class 1–5 holiday; revised timings for 6–12

• Jalore: Pre-primary–5th closed Jan 12–14

• Bharatpur: Up to Class 5 holiday Jan 12–13

• Deeg: Class 1–8 holiday Jan 12

• Hanumangarh: Nursery–8th closed Jan 12; Lohri holiday Jan 13, reopen Jan 14

• Jhunjhunu: Class 1–8 holiday till Jan 13

• Barmer: Up to Class 8 holiday Jan 12

• Ajmer: Timings changed to 10 AM–4 PM

• Bikaner: 10 AM–4 PM schedule till further notice

Uttar Pradesh: Schools closed till January 13, 2026 in many districts

In Agra and several adjoining districts, the severe cold has significantly affected normal life, leading authorities to order school closures. Schools up to Class 12 have been instructed to remain closed till January 13, 2026, although pre-board and practical examination preparations will continue as scheduled.

Many districts, including Noida and Ghaziabad, have also announced holidays, with some schools conducting online classes to maintain academic continuity. Board-class students may still attend offline classes, but only under revised and shortened winter timings.

Check UP Shool Winter Vacation 2026 Updates: Extended Holiday Dates & Revised Timings

Tamil Nadu Pongal Holidays: January 14–17, 2026

Tamil Nadu will witness an extended festive break due to Pongal celebrations.

Important festival dates:

• January 14, 2026 – Bhogi Pongal (Bhogi Pandigai)

  • Schools may be closed or have half-day sessions

• January 15, 2026 – Thai Pongal

  • Schools remain fully closed

• January 16, 2026 – Mattu Pongal

  • School holiday observed

• January 17, 2026 – Kaanum Pongal / Uzhavar Thirunal

  • Saturday — schools closed

As cold wave conditions and festive schedules continue to evolve, it is important for parents and students to stay updated through school websites, official notifications, and district-level advisories to avoid confusion about reopening dates.

Also Check India School Holidays List in 2026