By Admin 
At present, severe cold and dense fog in Uttar Pradesh is badly affecting people’s daily routine. Visibility is becoming very low in the morning, due to which it is considered risky for small children to go to school. Keeping this in mind, the district administration in many districts of the state has decided to keep schools from nursery to 8th class closed till January 17. This decision has been taken giving priority to the safety and health of children. Let us know in which districts of UP schools will remain closed on January 17.
Gautam Buddha Nagar
In view of the cold and dense fog in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, the district administration has taken a big decision. On the instructions of the District Magistrate, holiday has been declared on 16 and 17 January 2026 for classes from nursery to class 8 in all government and private schools of the district. In the order issued by District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar, it is clearly stated that due to low visibility in the morning, children may face difficulty in going to school, hence it has been decided to keep the school closed.
Saharanpur
The effect of cold continues in Saharanpur district also. Here all the schools from class 1 to 8 will remain closed till January 17. The district administration says that due to dense fog in the morning, the safety of children can be at risk, hence this step has been taken.
Bijnor
In Bijnor district too, in view of the bad weather conditions, school holidays up to class 8 have been extended till January 17. The administration has instructed all schools to strictly follow the order.
Muzaffarnagar
Due to cold wave and cold winds in Muzaffarnagar, schools from nursery to 8th class will remain closed till January 17. However, classes from 9th to 12th are being conducted at many places in view of the examinations.
Badaun
In Badaun district also, a decision has been taken to keep schools closed to protect small children from cold. Here schools from classes 1 to 8 will not open till January 17.
Bareilly
In Bareilly district too, orders have been issued to keep primary and junior schools closed till January 17 in view of cold and fog. The administration says that schools will be opened only when the weather becomes normal.
Prayagraj
The situation is a little different in Prayagraj district. There are instructions to keep schools from nursery to 8th closed till January 20. Since January 19 is a Sunday, schools will open directly after that.
Important precautions for parents
- It is very important to take special care of children’s health in this cold season. Experts recommend that children should wear warm clothes even inside the house, so that they do not catch cold.
- It would be better to give lukewarm water to children to drink instead of cold water. This can prevent cold, cough and throat problems.
- Cold winds blow more in the early morning and late evening, so unless absolutely necessary, avoid taking small children outside.
- Apart from this, parents are advised to keep an eye on the school’s WhatsApp group, notices or official information.
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