School Holiday on 29 January 2026 (Thursday): Schools Closed in THESE States, Check Details Here

For Thursday, January 29, 2026, most schools across the country will be open and running as usual, following the recent winter break period that ended for January. If you are a parent or student in most states, you should expect to attend school as normal.

However, there is an exception to this. Schools in the state of Maharashtra are the main area where closures are happening on January 29th. This is because the state government has declared an official state mourning period after a significant and tragic event, leading to the closure of educational institutions throughout Maharashtra for the day, which requires all educational institutions across the state to be closed for the day as a mark of respect in the loss of Shri Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra. 

State-Wise School Holiday Status for January 29, 2026 (Thursday)

Northern India: Post-Winter Break Status

Most northern states have resumed regular classes following the end of their extended January winter vacations.

• Delhi (NCR): Schools generally reopened on January 16, 2026, and are expected to be open on January 29. 
• Haryana & Punjab: Major winter breaks concluded by mid-January. Schools in these states are scheduled to be open on January 29, 2026. 
• Uttar Pradesh: After varying district-level closures due to cold waves earlier in the month, most schools in districts like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad have resumed normal operations and are expected to be open.

Is There a Holiday for Schools on January 29?

In a post on X, Maharashtra Chief Minister said, "Shri Ajit Ashatai Anantrao Pawar, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Maharashtra, passed away today, January 28, 2026. As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, state mourning shall be observed throughout Maharashtra for three days."

Schools and educational institutions across Maharashtra are expected to be closed. Citizens should remain alert and follow updates from the education department and district collectors.

मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी आपले सर्व कार्यक्रम रद्द केले असून ते आणि उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे दोघेही थोड्याच वेळात बारामतीसाठी रवाना होत आहेत. राज्यात आज शासकीय सुटी जाहीर करण्यात आली असून तीन दिवसांचा दुखवटा जाहीर करण्यात आला आहे.

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) January 28, 2026

Mumbai University Reschedules Examinations Due to State Mourning

Mumbai University has postponed all afternoon examinations scheduled for today, January 28, 2026, following the tragic demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy CM, Shri Ajit Pawar. Revised dates for the affected papers in Commerce, Management, Arts, and Education will be announced by the university at a later date.

Examinations Rescheduled pic.twitter.com/RCCH4bB82x

— University of Mumbai (@Uni_Mumbai) January 28, 2026

What Students and Parents Should Do

Until an official announcement is released, students and parents should take the following steps:

For Students:

• Regularly check school or college notices.

For Parents:

• Follow official government press releases and credible news sources.
• Avoid relying on social media rumors or unofficial messages.

Once the government notification is issued, institutions usually communicate decisions through official channels, such as circulars, SMS alerts, official websites, or parent portals.