New Delhi: The North Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and others are reeling under cold waves, coupled with dense fog. It has prompted state authorities to announce winter vacations and change timings of the already running schools. 

Take a look at breakdown of school winter vacations in different states:

UTTAR PRADESH

• Uttar Pradesh Education department announced winter vacation of 15 days, starting from December 31, 2023, to January 14, 2024
• If the prevailing weather conditions persist, the vacation can be extended. 

DELHI

• The Delhi schools already faced an unprecedented closure from November 9 to 18 due to grossing pollution levels. 
• The winter vacation is scheduled to take place from January 1, 2024, to January 6, 2024.

PUNJAB

• In Punjab, the winter holidays for schools are from December 24 to 31, 2023
• Reopening is set for January 1, 2024, although closures may be extended if current weather condition persist. 

HARYANA

• The government and private schools in Haryana will be closed from January 1 to 15, 2024. 
• This decision applies to Haryana board affiliated schools, as well as those affiliated with CBSE and ICSE.

RAJASTHAN

• Rajasthan winter break began on December 25 and will continue until January 5, 2024.
• Similar to other states, closure may be extended if weather situation persist. 

JHARKHAND

• Jharkhand school closures have been schedule from December 26 to 31 as part of its winter break
• A potential extension is under consideration in case the prevailing weather doesn't improve. 

Stay informed about any changes to vacation schedules as the situation evolves.