Overview
- An official order signed by the District Education Officer on January 12 extends the winter vacation and revised timings for all government, government-aided, and recognised private schools in Chandigarh through January 17, 2026.
- The extension continues earlier directives issued on January 3 and January 9, with the January 3 schedule and instructions remaining in force during the extended period.
- All heads of government and government-aided schools have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the latest order.
- The IMD reported minimum temperatures at or below 5°C in parts of the region and forecast dense to very dense fog over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab until January 15, with dense fog possible in isolated pockets until January 20.
- News coverage noted a reported reopening date of January 19, but the official directive specifies closures through January 17, which remains the authoritative guidance.