UP Schools: 1st-8th Grade Closed Till Jan 14 Due to Severe Cold Wave

• Uttar Pradesh schools for 1st to 8th grade will remain closed until January 14, 2026.
• The decision is due to severe cold, continuous cold wave, and dense fog, prioritizing student safety.
• Teachers are instructed to complete all departmental, academic, and administrative tasks by December 30, 2025.
• Essential school documents must be secured, and premises arrangements fixed before holidays, as schools will be fully closed.
• Schools will reopen on January 15, 2026, after Makar Sankranti, providing a 15-day winter vacation.

Why It Matters: UP extends winter holidays for 1st-8th grade schools until Jan 14, 2026, due to severe cold.