The Jagran Josh article regarding school holidays on January 19 (Monday) presents an exaggerated headline, as a nationwide school holiday is not in effect. While certain regions are experiencing closures or revised timings, many states are actually resuming classes after extended winter breaks or regional festivals. In the Delhi-NCR region, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, schools were scheduled to reopen on January 19 after winter vacations. However, due to critically high air pollution levels (GRAP Stage IV enforcement) and persistent severe cold wave conditions, there is a strong likelihood that physical classes will remain suspended or shift to online/hybrid modes, especially for younger students. Several reports confirm that authorities are reviewing the situation and some schools in Noida and Gurugram have already announced online classes. Uttar Pradesh shows a mixed scenario; while most districts are expected to reopen, schools up to Class 8 in Prayagraj will remain closed until January 20 due to the ongoing Magh Mela. In Punjab, schools will reopen on January 19 but with revised timings (starting later in the morning) to ensure student safety from the cold. Haryana schools are also set to reopen on January 19 after their winter break. Conversely, schools in several southern states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala are largely resuming normal academic activities on January 19, having concluded their Pongal or Sankranti festival holidays. Chandigarh schools will also resume from January 19 with revised timings. Thus, while local administrative decisions, weather, and festivals are impacting school schedules, the overarching trend on January 19, 2026, is a phased return to school, rather than widespread closures across multiple states.