Several states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Haryana have declared school holidays. Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s recent directive, schools up to Class 12 in all Uttar Pradesh boards will remain closed till January 5, 2026. Schools will remain closed in many states today on January 3 due to the cold wave.
The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange and red alerts for several states. Meanwhile, the administration has taken steps to close the school, prioritizing the safety of the students. Visibility dropped to near zero in areas like Delhi and Noida, increasing the risk of road accidents.
The temperature has dropped considerably in the plains of North India. Know the status of school closures in your state and city:
In view of severe cold, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered to keep all schools upto 12th standard across the state closed till January 5, 2026. This order applies equally to government, private and recognized schools. Special vigilance is being maintained in districts like Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj.
It is already winter holidays in Delhi. In Noida and Ghaziabad, schools up to class 5 are completely closed. Meanwhile, many schools from 6th to 12th are conducting classes online or in hybrid mode. Physical classes have been suspended due to dense fog in the morning.
Punjab government has again extended the holidays. Now announced winter vacation till January 7, 2026. School timings have been changed in Haryana, and holidays in many districts have been extended till January 15. This decision has been taken due to difficulties in plying school buses due to dense fog.
In several districts of Bihar, including Patna and Gaya, educational activities up to class 5 are banned till January 5. The northern districts of Rajasthan (such as Ganganagar and Bikaner) are currently undergoing winter vacations as temperatures near freezing.
A school closure does not mean an interruption in education. The administration has issued the following instructions to the schools:
Online Classes: Students preparing for board exams (grade 10 and 12) have been given the option to continue classes through digital means.
Practical Examinations: In schools where CBSE practical examinations have started, students can be called in the afternoon with special permission.
Teacher Attendance: In some districts, teachers have been directed to visit schools for administrative work, although the campus will remain completely closed for children.
New Delhi,New Delhi,Delhi
Jan 03, 2026 10:58 AM IST
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