Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Jharkhand Schools Closed Until January 6
Schools in Ranchi and Jamshedpur, two big cities in the state of Jharkhand, will be closed until January 6 because it is very cold.
The weather department warned about this cold wave, so the government decided to close schools to keep children safe.
All schools, including government, private, and non-government schools, will be closed.
However, schools can choose to hold exams if they need to.
Government schools are already closed for winter vacation until January 5, and they will reopen for teachers on January 6 to do some work.
Some people think schools should stay closed for safety, while others believe that classes for 10th and 12th grades should be held to help students prepare for their big exams.
Schools in Ranchi and Jamshedpur will remain closed until January 6 due to severe cold wave conditions.
The decision was made following a warning from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about cold wave conditions.
All schools, including government, non-government, and private schools, are affected.
Schools can conduct exams if necessary, and classes for 10th and 12th grades can be held at the school's discretion.
Government schools are already closed until January 5 and will reopen for teachers on January 6 for non-academic work.
- Who
- Schools in Ranchi and Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- What
- Closure of schools due to severe cold
- When
- Until January 6
- Where
- Ranchi and Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Why
- Severe cold and cold wave conditions
School Closure Advocates
Academic Continuity Advocates
Safety vs. Academic Progress
School Closure Advocates
Schools should remain closed to ensure the safety and well-being of students during severe cold wave conditions.
Academic Continuity Advocates
Classes for 10th and 12th grades should be held to prevent disruption in board exam preparations.
- Location
- Ranchi and Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Duration of Closure
- Until January 6
- Affected Classes
- Kindergarten to Class 12
- Alert Level
- Yellow
- Authority
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ranchi
- Legal Basis
- Section-163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Government Schools Status
- Closed until January 5, reopen for teachers on January 6
Sources
Schools in Ranchi, Jamshedpur shut till Jan 6 due to severe cold
Schools in Ranchi, Jamshedpur Closed Till Jan 6; Here's Why Schools May Still Call Classes 10, 12
Jharkhand Cold Wave: Schools in Ranchi, Jamshedpur Shut; Academic Activities Postponed
Sorry, Kolkata! Here’s why the winter chill does not qualify as a cold wave yet
Winter Vacations 2026: Schools are closed in these states till January 6
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