- By Chetna Shree
- Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:39 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi School Holidays: In view of the severe cold day conditions, dense fog and low visibility, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, on Thursday announced that all government, government-aided, and recognised private schools in the national capital will remain closed until January 15, 2026.
The winter vacation, originally scheduled for early January as per the academic calendar, has been reiterated by DoE to ensure the safety of students. Regular classes will resume after the break on Friday, January 16.
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Delhi experienced a sharp dip in the temperature over the past few days, with dense fog reducing visibility and disrupting daily life, air and rail traffic. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital recorded the season’s lowest temperature at 4.6 degrees Celsius on Friday, which was 2.3 degrees Celsius below normal, raising concerns over children commuting to schools during early morning hours.
Delhi School Holiday: Parents Raise Concerns Over Private Schools Reopening Amid Cold Wave
Despite the official winter vacation circular from the Directorate of Education (DoE), several parents have taken to social media claiming that some private schools in areas like Saket are asking students to attend offline classes despite the ongoing cold wave.
"Don't know why schools in Delhi do not follow DoE's instructions/notices. There are lots of private schools who have opened today and are not following the winter break circular. Kindly clear the confusion in this matter as the health of young kids is at risk," NDTV quoted Suraj Yadav as saying.
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While government schools remain closed, several parents said private schools are continuing offline classes, forcing children to commute in freezing temperatures.
Similar concerns were raised by other users, who tagged the education department in the comments seeking clarification. "Yes, the students of private schools are not built of metal. They need equal protection against bad weather conditions. Please do something," a user wrote.