Noida, Gurgaon school holidays extended: Schools to remain close due to dense fog, extreme cold, check date, affected classes

As cold wave conditions intensified across North India, including Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon, the govenrment has decided to extend school holidays, considering the safety of the students.

Noida, Gurgaon School Closed: Cold wave conditions and dense fog have intensified across North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. This has prompted authorities to extend school holidays in Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon in order to ensure the safety of the students. The District Basic Education Officer of Gautam Buddha Nagar has instructed authorities to extend the closure of the schools till January 15, 2026. The authorities earlier announced the closure of classes from Nursery to Class 8 till January 10 due to intense cold conditions. However, as per a fresh order, the suspension has been further extended.

Delhi Schools Remain Closed

As per the fresh orders, schools across the capital city will be closed until January 15, as instructed by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi.

It is to be noted that the circular applies to all schools, including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), International Baccalaureate (IB), UP Board. The authorities have also instructed these education institutions to strictly follow the order.

Why Are States Allowing Winter Breaks In Schools?

The main purpose of allowing the winter holidays is to safeguard students from intense cold conditions amid poor air quality. The winter holidays majorly apply to primary and middle schools. It is to be noted that early mornings during January can be harsh for small kids. It also increases the risk of health issues such as coughs and other respiratory problems.

Noida Weather

Noida has been designated among the top 10 most polluted cities in India, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 286. The AQI falls under the ‘poor’ category.

As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are expected to prevail in the Delhi-NCR region till January 13. The mercury is expected to drop to below degrees Celsius. Dense fog is expected to engulf the region during the early morning hours on January 14 and 15.

Punjab School Holidays

Meanwhile, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has informed that the schools across the state will be shut till January 13 due to dense fog and severe cold conditions.

Haryana Schools Closed

The Directorate of School Education of the North Indian state has announced that winter vacations for all schools will continue till 15 January. The regular academic sessions of the students will resume from 16 January.