New Delhi: Students and parents across India are checking school schedules for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as select regions observe closures due to administrative and weather‑related reasons. While schools in Jajpur town of Odisha will remain shut due to a high‑profile visit, schools in Jammu & Kashmir’s winter zone continue their ongoing winter vacation. Most other states will see schools functioning normally.
Key Highlights Box
- Holiday Date: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Schools Closed: Jajpur town (Odisha), J&K winter zone
- Schools Open: UP, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, most other states
Schools Closed in Jajpur (Municipal Area)
According to an official notification issued by the District Education Officer (DEO), schools within the Jajpur municipal limits will remain closed on February 3, 2026.
The closure has been announced to ensure security and smooth traffic management during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to the Biraja Temple.
Note: This holiday applies only to Jajpur town and peripheral municipal areas. Schools in the rest of Jajpur district may function as scheduled unless notified locally.
Jammu & Kashmir Winter Break Update
Schools in the Winter Zone of Jammu & Kashmir remain closed as part of the scheduled winter vacation calendar announced earlier in November due to severe cold and snowfall.
- Classes 9 to 12: Reopening after February 22, 2026
- Classes 1 to 8: Reopening after February 28, 2026
Education officials have clarified that board examinations will be conducted as per schedule, and schools will open only for exam‑related activities where required.
(Clarification: The recent “extension” news applied only to the Jammu Summer Zone, which has already concluded.)
Schools Open in Most Other States
In contrast, schools across most Indian states will function normally on February 3, 2026.
- Uttar Pradesh: Schools have reopened after winter and Magh Mela breaks and are operating as usual.
- Punjab & Haryana: Schools are functioning normally after winter vacations, with only local exceptions if notified.
- Maharashtra: Schools in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and other districts are open, with no state‑wide holiday announced.
With board examinations approaching, education departments have advised schools to focus on academic schedules and exam preparation.
FAQ Section
A1: No. Schools are closed only in Jajpur town of Odisha and in Jammu & Kashmir’s winter zone. Most other states have normal school operations.
A2: No. Board examinations will be conducted as per the existing schedule despite the winter vacation.
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