Noida Schools Closed Till Jan 18 Due to Dense Fog, Cold Wave; DM Issues Order

• All schools up to Class 8 in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) will remain closed from January 16 to January 17, 2026, due to dense fog and cold weather.
• The winter break has been extended by two days; classes will resume on January 19 as January 18 is a Sunday.
• Teachers and staff are required to report to school as per their regular schedule despite the holiday for students.
• The District Magistrate issued the order, and strict action will be taken against schools that do not comply.
• Similar school closures and holiday extensions have been announced in other UP districts like Prayagraj, Saharanpur, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Badaun, and Bareilly.

Why It Matters: Noida schools for students up to Class 8 are closed until January 18 due to severe cold and fog.