Schools across India extend winter holidays due to cold wave, Pongal and Makar Sankranti festivities: Check list of states here

Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Hazrat Ali’s Birthday are celebrated across India, with holidays announced for schools in several states due to seasonal festivities and cold weather. States like UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Jammu and Kashmir have declared school closures to ensure student safety and participation in these cultural celebrations.