Published - January 16, 2026 10:44 am IST - NOIDA Students ride bicycles along a road shrouded in dense fog on a cold winter morning in Noida. File | Photo Credit: PTI Schools up to Class 8 across Gautam Buddh Nagar will remain closed on Friday (January 16, 2026) and Saturday (January 17, 2026) due to dense fog and extreme cold, the district administration said on Friday (January 16). The order, issued by Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar, said, “The decision was taken in compliance with the directions of the district magistrate in view of prevailing weather conditions.” "All schools from Nursery to Class 8 affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board and other boards operating in Gautam Buddh Nagar district shall remain closed on January 16 and 17," the order said, adding that it must be strictly followed.
