As January begins, students in India eagerly anticipate the resumption of classes after the winter break. The school holidays in January 2024 are New Year's Day, Lohri, Pongal, Guru Govind Singh Jayanti, Hazarat Ali's Birthday, and Republic Day. New Year's Day symbolizes new beginnings and fresh starts. Lohri marks the end of winter. Pongal is a harvest festival in South India. Guru Govind Singh Jayanti commemorates the birth of the tenth Guru of Sikhism. Hazarat Ali's Birthday is observed by followers of Islam. Republic Day honors the adoption of the Constitution.