Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Schools Closed for Kanwar Yatra
In Uttar Pradesh, India, the Kanwar Yatra is a big Hindu pilgrimage where people carry holy water from the Ganga to temples.
Because many pilgrims travel through Meerut and Ghaziabad, the local government decided to close all schools and colleges from August 4 to August 12.
This helps keep students safe and makes it easier to control traffic.
The closure covers schools from nursery to class 12, as well as colleges, universities, and technical schools.
If exams were already scheduled before the closure, those exams can still happen.
The decision was made by district officials to protect students and manage the large crowds during the pilgrimage.
All schools, colleges, universities and technical institutions in Meerut and Ghaziabad closed until August 12, 2026.
Closure order issued by District Magistrate V K Singh in Meerut and by the District School Inspector in Ghaziabad.
The order covers institutions from nursery to class 12, including CBSE, ICSE, Madrasa Board, and private universities.
Examinations already scheduled before the closure are exempted and may proceed.
The decision aims to ensure student safety and manage traffic during the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.
- Who
- District authorities in Meerut and Ghaziabad
- What
- Closure of all schools, colleges, universities and technical institutions
- When
- August 4 to August 12, 2026
- Where
- Meerut and Ghaziabad districts, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure student safety and manage traffic during the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage
- Affected districts
- Meerut, Ghaziabad
- Closure period
- August 4–12, 2026
- Reason
- Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage
- Institutions affected
- Schools, colleges, universities, technical institutions
- Examination exemption
- Exams scheduled before closure allowed
Sources
Meerut, Ghaziabad schools, colleges to remain closed till Aug 12 over Kanwar Yatra
Ghaziabad Schools, Colleges Shut Till August 12 Amid Heavy Kanwar Yatra Movement
Uttar Pradesh: Ghaziabad Schools, Colleges, Madrasas To Remain Closed From August 4 To 12 Amid Kanwar Yatra
Schools to remain closed till August 12 in these UP districts
