Philadelphia School Closures: Is the School District of Philadelphia Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 for a Snow Day?

Last updated: 2:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 25, 2026

A major winter storm is impacting the Philadelphia region, bringing heavy snow, icy road conditions, and unsafe travel across the city. As a result, Philadelphia public schools will not be open on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Below is everything families, educators, and substitute teachers need to know about the Philadelphia snow day and school closure.

Is the School District of Philadelphia closed on Monday, January 26, 2026?

Yes.

School District of Philadelphia has officially announced that all district schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to severe winter weather conditions.

Philadelphia snow day Monday Jan 26, 2026: why are schools closed?

District officials cited heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and hazardous road conditions as the primary reasons for declaring a snow day. Forecasts indicate accumulating snow and ice overnight, making bus routes, sidewalks, and school access unsafe for students and staff.

Winter weather school closures in Philadelphia: Jan 26, 2026

The Philadelphia school closure is part of a broader regional response to the winter storm affecting southeastern Pennsylvania. City officials have issued weather advisories, and transportation departments are warning residents to avoid non-essential travel during peak storm conditions.

For Philadelphia public schools, this means:

• No in-person classes

• No district office operations

• After-school activities and events canceled

Are Philadelphia public schools using a virtual learning day?

At this time, the School District of Philadelphia has identified Monday, January 26, 2026, as a full snow day, not a required virtual instruction day. Families should monitor district communications in case of updates regarding asynchronous or make-up learning days later in the week.

What substitute teachers should know about the Philadelphia school closure

If you are a substitute teacher scheduled to work in Philadelphia on Monday:

• Do not report to campus — schools are closed.

• Any scheduled jobs for Monday are expected to be canceled automatically.

• Monitor your staffing platform and district notifications for updates related to Tuesday operations.

Will Philadelphia schools reopen on Tuesday?

As of this update, the closure applies only to Monday, January 26, 2026. Decisions about Tuesday school operations will depend on overnight weather conditions, road safety assessments, and cleanup efforts. The district typically issues updates late Monday afternoon or early Tuesday morning.

Disclaimer

This article reflects official announcements from the School District of Philadelphia as of 2:00 PM Eastern Time on January 25, 2026. Weather conditions and district decisions can change quickly. Always rely on official district communications for the most current information.