Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Schools Closed in Multiple States Due to Cold
All schools in Tripura, Jharkhand, and Noida, India, will be closed for a few days in January 2026 because it's very cold.
In Tripura, schools will be closed from January 6 to January 10, and even longer in some areas.
In Jharkhand, schools will be closed from January 6 to January 8.
In Noida, schools for classes up to 8 will be closed until January 10.
The government made this decision to keep students safe from the extreme cold.
The weather is expected to be very cold, with temperatures dropping to as low as -5°C in some places.
Parents are happy because they were worried about their children going to school in the cold.
Schools in Jharkhand can decide if they need to stay closed longer if they have important exams scheduled.
All schools in Tripura will remain closed from January 6 to January 10, 2026, due to extreme cold weather conditions, with TTAADC schools closed from January 3 to January 13, 2026.
All schools in Jharkhand will remain closed from January 6 to January 8, 2026, due to dense fog and severe cold conditions, with the possibility of extended closures for pre-board examinations.
Schools in Noida will remain closed for classes up to 8 until January 10, 2026, due to severe winter weather and limited visibility.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast temperatures as low as -5°C in Jharkhand on January 6 and January 7, 2026, and temperatures around 7°C to 9°C in Noida from January 7 to January 10, 2026.
The IMD has issued a warning for dense fog and mist in the morning hours, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life in affected areas.
- Who
- All schools in Tripura, Jharkhand, and Noida, including government, government-aided, unaided (including minority), and private schools
- What
- Closure of schools due to severe cold wave conditions
- When
- From January 6 to January 10, 2026, in Tripura (January 3 to January 13 for TTAADC schools), from January 6 to January 8, 2026, in Jharkhand, and from January 6 to January 10, 2026, in Noida (classes up to 8)
- Where
- Tripura, Jharkhand, and Noida, India
- Why
- Extreme cold weather conditions, with temperatures significantly below normal
School Closure
Pre-Board Exam Decisions
Duration of Closure
School Closure
All schools in Tripura will remain closed from January 6 to January 10, 2026, and from January 3 to January 13 for TTAADC schools. Schools in Noida will remain closed for classes up to 8 until January 10, 2026.
Pre-Board Exam Decisions
All schools in Jharkhand will remain closed from January 6 to January 8, 2026. Schools in Jharkhand can take independent decisions regarding closures if pre-board examinations are scheduled.
Pre-Board Exams
School Closure
Practical exams for Class X and Class XII students in Tripura will still happen as planned.
Pre-Board Exam Decisions
Schools in Jharkhand can take independent decisions regarding closures if pre-board examinations are scheduled.
- Tripura Closure Dates
- January 6 to January 10, 2026 (January 3 to January 13 for TTAADC schools)
- Jharkhand Closure Dates
- January 6 to January 8, 2026
- Noida Closure Dates
- January 6 to January 10, 2026 (classes up to 8)
- Affected Schools in Tripura
- All government, government-aided, and privately managed schools
- Affected Schools in Jharkhand
- All government, government-aided, unaided (including minority), and private schools
- Affected Schools in Noida
- All recognized educational institutions in the district
- Total Schools in Tripura
- 4,915
- Total Students Enrolled in Tripura
- 6.80 lakh
- Temperature Range in Tripura
- 22°C to 8°C (3 to 4 degrees below normal)
- Temperature Range in Jharkhand
- As low as -5°C on January 6 and January 7, 2026
- Temperature Range in Noida
- 7°C on Tuesday, 8°C on Wednesday and Thursday, 9°C on Friday and Saturday
Sources
Tripura schools to remain closed till Jan 10 amid severe cold wave
Tripura School Holiday Announced Till Jan 10; Check Weather Forecast Here
Jharkhand Schools Shut Till Jan 8, Pre-Board Exam Decisions Left To Schools
Schools up to class 8 in Noida shut till Jan 10 due to cold wave
Kids absent, schools push back timings and sports, parents request for online classes - Telegraph India
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