School Holiday on January 19 (Monday): Schools Closed in THESE States Due to Weather & Regional Festivals

School Holiday January 19, 2026: Though most schools across the country are set to resume regular classes after the winter break on Monday, January 19, the reopening will not be uniform nationwide. In several regions, schools will remain closed or function with restrictions due to ongoing regional festival celebrations, severe cold wave conditions, dense fog, or rising pollution levels. Factors such as Magh Mela crowd management, extreme winter weather in northern states, and GRAP IV air quality restrictions in Delhi-NCR continue to influence local administrative decisions.

Check this article for a detailed, state-wise update on school holidays, reopening status, and revised school timings for January 19. 

Delhi-NCR: Schools Likely to Reopen, But GRAP IV May Impact Operations

Schools in the Delhi-NCR region are officially scheduled to reopen on January 19, 2026, following an extended winter vacation. Earlier this week, all schools remained shut due to severe cold wave conditions across North India. However, despite the planned reopening, there is uncertainty regarding physical classes on Monday.

With GRAP IV restrictions currently imposed across Delhi-NCR due to deteriorating air quality, authorities are actively reviewing the situation. Schools may be directed to remain closed or shift to online or hybrid learning modes if pollution levels worsen. Parents are advised to stay alert for official announcements from the Delhi government or respective school administrations.

Uttar Pradesh: Schools Expected to Reopen in Most Districts, Prayagraj Closed for Magh Mela

In Uttar Pradesh, schools in most districts remained closed until January 18 due to persistent cold weather. These closures were extended multiple times as temperatures continued to drop across the state. Schools in most districts are expected to reopen on Monday, January 19, though local administrations may revise school timings to protect students from morning cold.

However, Prayagraj is an exception. In view of the Magh Mela, heavy crowd movement during Makar Sankranti and Mauni Amavasya, all government and private schools up to Class 8 in the district will remain closed from January 16 to January 20, 2026. Apart from Prayagraj, schools in other districts are likely to function normally, although school timings amy be revised to ensure student safety during extreme cold weather conditions.

Punjab: Schools Open but Timings Revised Due to Severe Cold

In Punjab, schools are not closed on January 19, but the state government has implemented revised school timings due to extreme cold conditions. As per official orders, all government, aided, and private schools will follow the modified schedule from January 16 to January 21, 2026.

Primary schools will operate from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary schools will function from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. School heads have been instructed to ensure students do not arrive early and that safety guidelines are strictly followed.

Tamil Nadu: Schools Reopen After Pongal Holidays

Schools in Tamil Nadu are expected to reopen on Monday, January 19, as per their regular academic schedules. Educational institutions in the state were earlier closed from January 14 to January 17, 2026, for Pongal celebrations. With the festival holidays concluding, normal classroom teaching is set to resume across the state.

Haryana: Winter Break Ends, Schools Reopen on January 19

The Haryana Directorate of School Education had extended winter holidays due to severe cold and dense fog. Schools that were initially set to reopen on January 16 remained closed until January 17, 2026. With Sunday in between, students effectively received three additional days of winter break.

All schools in Haryana will reopen on January 19, 2026, and regular classes are expected to resume without further extensions.

Quick Reiew of State-wise School Holiday on 19 January 2026

Delhi-NCR: Schools are scheduled to reopen, but closures or online classes remain possible due to GRAP IV pollution restrictions.
Uttar Pradesh: Most districts are expected to reopen schools, while Prayagraj schools up to Class 8 will remain closed until January 20 due to Magh Mela.
Punjab: Schools will remain open with revised winter timings.
Tamil Nadu: Schools will reopen after Pongal holidays as per the regular timetable.
Haryana: Winter vacations end and schools reopen with normal classes.

While January 19, 2026, marks the return to regular schooling for most parts of the country after the winter break, weather conditions, air pollution, and regional festivals continue to influence school operations in select states. Parents and students are strongly advised to follow updates from district administrations and official school notices for last-minute changes related to closures, timings, or online classes.

For the latest updates on school holidays, winter vacation extensions, and state-wise reopening schedules, keep checking official announcements and trusted news sources.

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