Varanasi, December 26, 2025: Considering the severe cold and cold wave conditions in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the administration has today decided to keep all schools from pre-primary to class 5 closed. This order has been implemented on the instructions of the District Magistrate of Varanasi to ensure the health and safety of children.
School Closure Order:
All government, private, council, and other board-affiliated schools from pre-primary to class 5 in the district will remain closed today, Friday, December 26th. This step has been taken in view of the consistently increasing dense fog and intense cold.
Reopening Date:
Schools were already scheduled to be closed on December 27th due to Guru Gobind Jayanti and on December 28th due to Sunday.
All schools will now reopen on Monday, December 29th. Administrative Guidelines: The District Basic Education Officer stated that teaching activities will be suspended today, but teachers and staff will remain present in schools for departmental and essential tasks. Officials have instructed strict compliance with the order. This decision has been taken prioritizing the safety of children amidst the weather department's warnings and the increasing impact of cold and fog.
