# Kanwar Yatra school closures in North India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kanwar-yatra-school-closures-in-north-india
> Updated: 2026-08-09T00:33:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

By 9 August 2026, educational disruptions across Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) evolved from full closures to modified schedules due to the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.

In Uttar Pradesh, the district of Muzaffarpur ordered all schools and colleges to close from 3 August to 10 August to facilitate security and traffic management. Similarly, district administrations in Ghaziabad and Meerut confirmed that educational institutions will remain closed through 12 August to accommodate pilgrim movement.

In the NCR, measures vary by locality. In Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), authorities implemented modified timings rather than a blanket closure, with schools dismissing students by 12:15 pm to manage traffic and ensure safety. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Education in Delhi maintains that schools will remain open, despite weather forecasts indicating light rain and thunderstorms.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Kanwar Yatra impacts school schedules in Delhi-NCR

Schools in Ghaziabad and Meerut are closed through August 12 due to the Kanwar Yatra, while Noida continues to implement modified school timings to manage pilgrimage-related traffic.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schools-in-uttar-pradesh-and-ncr-adjust-schedules-for-kanwar-yatra

### 2026-08-06: Delhi Schools Remain Open Amid Kanwar Yatra Disruptions

Delhi schools stayed open despite rain, while Ghaziabad closed institutions due to the Kanwar Yatra; Darul Uloom Deoband warned students to avoid pilgrimage routes amid recent violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-schools-remain-open-amid-kanwar-yatra-disruptions

### 2026-08-02: Muzaffarpur schools shut through Aug 10 amid Kanwar Yatra security

Umesh Mishra ordered all schools and colleges in Muzaffarpur, Uttar Pradesh, to close from Aug 3‑10 because of the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage, aiming to ensure security and smooth traffic flow.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/muzaffarpur-schools-shut-through-aug-10-amid-kanwar-yatra-security

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