Big news for students, Punjab government extends winter holidays till this date

January 1, 2026

The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog. According to the announcement, all schools in the state will remain closed till January 7. Now schools will open as usual on January 8, 2026.

Education Minister Harjot Bains, giving information on his social media account, said that the decision to extend the holidays in schools has been taken in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog in Punjab. In view of the winter, all schools in Punjab will remain closed till January 7 in view of the health and safety of children and staff.

This order will be applicable in all government, aided, recognized, and private schools in the state. Now all schools in the state will open as usual from January 8.

Earlier, the holidays were extended till January 31

Earlier, on December 15, the Punjab government had announced holidays in all government and non-government schools from December 24 to 31.

Holidays have been extended in Haryana

Let us tell you that a few days ago, the Directorate of School Education of Haryana had also announced winter holidays for all government and private schools in the state. According to the orders issued by the Directorate, all schools in the state will observe winter holidays from January 1, 2026, to January 15, 2026. After this, all schools will open as usual on Friday, January 16, 2026.