Chandigarh, Dec 31, 2025: The Punjab government has extended winter holidays in all schools across the state until Jan. 7, citing continuing cold weather and dense fog conditions, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced Tuesday.
The decision applies to government, aided, recognized and private schools. Institutions will now reopen on Jan. 8, according to the education department.
“In accordance with the directives of the Honorable Chief Minister of Punjab, S. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, keeping in view the continuously increasing cold and fog in the state, and with due consideration to the health and safety of children and staff, holidays are being declared in all government, aided, recognized, and private schools of the state until January 7,” Bains said in a post on X.
The state had earlier announced winter vacations from Dec. 24 to Dec. 31. The extension comes as Punjab continues to witness low temperatures and poor visibility during morning hours, affecting daily life across several districts.
Education officials said the decision was taken to prevent health risks, particularly for younger students who commute early in the day. No changes have been announced so far for examinations or academic schedules.
