Noida schools closed till 18 January: Winter vacations extended due to cold weather, dense fog

NOIDA schools will remain closed till 18 January as the authorities have announced a two-day holiday due to dense fog and cold weather conditions. All schools up to Class 8 will remain closed from 16 to 17 January, as per the latest notice issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar Education Officer.

As per the official circular, the winter vacations have been extended by two days. Since 18 January is a Sunday, classes will resume from 19 January. However, the teachers and staff members need to report to school in accordance with the usual schedule.

Gautam Buddh Nagar Office of the District Basic Education Officer in its notification dated 16 January, stated, “In view of the prevailing fog and cold weather conditions, all schools (from Nursery to Class 8) affiliated with all boards (CBSE/ICSE/IB, UP Board and others) operating in Gautam Buddh Nagar district will remain closed from January 16 to January 17, 2026. This order must be strictly followed.”

The order, issued by Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar, added, “Teachers and staff of government/aided/private schools will report to school as usual.”

The decision about the extension of holidays was taken in compliance with the directions of the district magistrate in view of prevailing weather conditions, the order said.

Action would be taken against those schools that fail to comply and reopen during the closure period. In view of the wave conditions, the education department had earlier extended the winter break for schools in the district till January 15