Archive · 15 Jan 2026
UP Declares Holiday for Makar Sankranti
The government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a public holiday on January 15 for the festival of Makar Sankranti.
Schools will also remain closed on this day.
Additionally, the weather in Uttar Pradesh has been dry with dense fog in some areas.
The lowest visibility was recorded at zero meters in cities like Bareilly, Ghaziabad, and Saharanpur.
The weather report was issued on January 13 at 1:00 PM.
Delhi and other parts of northwest India are experiencing cold wave conditions with dense fog and very poor air quality.
There has been an increase in flu-like symptoms due to the cold weather.
Uttar Pradesh government declares public holiday for Makar Sankranti on January 15.
Schools in the state will remain closed on the same day.
Weather in UP was dry with dense fog in West UP and moderate fog in East UP.
Lowest visibility recorded at zero meters in Bareilly, Ghaziabad, and Saharanpur.
Weather report issued on January 13 at 1:00 PM.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Government
- What
- Declared public holiday for Makar Sankranti and schools to remain closed
- When
- January 15
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To observe Makar Sankranti festival
Government
Public
Public Holiday Declaration
Government
The Uttar Pradesh government has declared a public holiday for Makar Sankranti to allow people to celebrate the festival.
Public
The public appreciates the holiday but may have concerns about the impact on daily routines and work schedules.
- Date
- January 15
- Affected Institutions
- Schools
- Weather Condition
- Dense to very dense fog in West UP, shallow to moderate fog in East UP
- Lowest Visibility
- 0 meters in Bareilly, Ghaziabad, and Saharanpur
- Time of Weather Report
- 13:00 Hrs on 13th January
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 354 (Very Poor)
- Minimum Temperature
- 3.8°C at Safdarjung Observatory
Sources
UP Govt Declares Public Holiday for Makar Sankranti, Schools to Remain Closed on Jan 15
Experiencing Flu-Like Symptoms? When To See A Doctor For Winter Illness
Cold wave to persist in Delhi till Jan 15: IMD warning shows fog risk; AQI stays ‘very poor’
UP weather update: 3-5°C rise in temperature from Jan 15, light rain next week
Relief likely for UP from cold wave, frost conditions from Jan 15
Dense Fog is Back in Delhi! IMD Issues Alert As City Shivers at 3.8°C; Fog May Disrupt Morning Travel
