Makar Sankranti on January 14: Are Delhi schools closed tomorrow?

Delhi schools will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14, 2026, but not because of a separate holiday for Makar Sankranti. Schools in the capital are already shut due to the ongoing winter vacation, which continues till January 15, 2026, as per the official notice issued by the Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi.

This means students, parents, and teachers do not need to check for a fresh holiday announcement for January 14. All government and government-aided schools in Delhi are closed as part of the pre-declared winter break. Private schools generally follow the same winter vacation schedule announced by the Directorate of Education, though parents are advised to confirm with their individual schools if needed.

What is Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti is observed every year on January 14 and marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign Capricorn. The festival is known by different names across India, such as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, and Magh Bihu in Assam. It is also connected with the harvest season and is widely celebrated with regional customs, food, and community gatherings.

Is Makar Sankranti a school holiday in Delhi?

In Delhi, Makar Sankranti is not listed as a gazetted holiday for schools in the official holiday notice issued by the Government of Delhi, for the year. As a result, on regular academic days, schools usually remain open unless a specific holiday is announced.

However, this year, the question of school closure on January 14 does not arise because the winter vacation is already in effect. The Directorate of Education has made it clear that the schools will reopen only after the winter break is over on January 15.

Regular classes will continue according to the school timetable from the first working day after the vacation period.

What parents and students need to know

In short, Delhi schools will be closed on January 14 as the winter vacation is still on, and not because of a separate holiday for Makar Sankranti. Students will be back in their classrooms only after the winter break officially ends.
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