Top News

Due to the severe cold and dense fog in Uttar Pradesh, orders have been issued to keep schools from nursery to 8th grade closed in several districts on January 17th. Find out which districts in UP will have school closures.

The intense cold and dense fog in Uttar Pradesh are severely affecting people's daily lives. Visibility is significantly reduced in the mornings, making it risky for young children to go to school. Keeping this in mind, the district administrations in several districts of the state have decided to keep schools from nursery to 8th grade closed until January 17th. This decision has been taken prioritizing the safety and health of the children. Let's find out which districts in UP will have school closures on January 17th.

Gautam Buddh Nagar

Considering the cold and dense fog in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, the district administration has taken a major decision. On the instructions of the District Magistrate, a holiday has been declared for all government and private schools in the district for classes nursery to 8th grade on January 16th and 17th, 2026. The order issued by District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar clearly states that due to low visibility in the morning, children may face difficulties commuting to and from school, hence the decision to close the schools.

Saharanpur

The effects of the cold weather continue in the Saharanpur district as well. All schools from class 1 to 8 will remain closed until January 17th. The district administration says that the dense fog in the morning could pose a threat to the safety of the children, hence this step has been taken.

Bijnor

In Bijnor district too, considering the adverse weather conditions, the holidays for schools up to 8th grade have been extended until January 17th. The administration has instructed all schools to strictly follow the order.

Muzaffarnagar

In Muzaffarnagar, due to the cold wave and chilly winds, schools from nursery to 8th grade will remain closed until January 17th. However, classes for grades 9th to 12th are being conducted in many places due to upcoming examinations.

Budaun

In the Budaun district, schools have also been closed to protect young children from the cold. Schools for classes 1 to 8 will remain closed until January 17th.

Bareilly

In Bareilly district, orders have been issued to keep primary and junior schools closed until January 17th due to the cold and fog. The administration says that schools will only reopen when the weather improves.

Prayagraj

The situation is slightly different in the Prayagraj district. Here, schools from nursery to 8th grade have been instructed to remain closed until January 20th. Since January 19th is a Sunday, schools will reopen directly after that.

Important precautions for parents

In this cold weather, it is very important to take special care of children's health. Experts advise that children should wear warm clothes even indoors to prevent them from catching a cold.
It is better to give children lukewarm water instead of cold water. This can help prevent colds, coughs, and throat problems.
Cold winds are stronger in the early morning and late evening, so avoid taking young children outside unless absolutely necessary.
In addition, parents are advised to keep an eye on school WhatsApp groups, notices, or official announcements.