Schools across Punjab will remain closed till January 7 after the state government issued an order in view of the ongoing cold wave and dense fog. The goal of this move is to protect the health and safety of students and school staff during worsening winter conditions.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the school holidays after consultations with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Sharing an update on X, Bains said the decision was taken in accordance with the Chief Minister’s instructions.
School holidays have also been announced for Uttar Pradesh in view of the cold wave that has gripped the state.
School holidays in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday ordered the closure of all schools up to Class 12 across ICSE, CBSE, state and other boards till January 5 due to severe cold wave.
The UP government has asked officials to remain vigilant during field inspections, provide blankets, prevent people from sleeping in the open and make complete arrangements in all hostels.
On Thursday, the IMD issued a weather forecast – warning of dense fog over Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and cold waves in Delhi, Chandigarh among others – as the winter intensifies.
