School districts across Poland have suspended classes due to extreme cold weather, with a dynamic list of closures available for February 2-3, 2026.
School Closures for February 2-3, 2026
Below are locations that have publicly confirmed suspension of classes (or educational activities) for February 2-3 due to extreme cold. This list is dynamic as decisions are being made, with some confirmations available through official communications from local authorities.
If your municipality is not listed, it doesn’t necessarily mean schools are open – many announcements appear just before 8:00 AM on the day of closure.
How to Check if Your School is Closed
On cold mornings, those who check the right sources win, rather than searching for information in local Facebook groups. To quickly check if your school is closed on February 2 due to cold weather, parents should check the electronic school journal and official communications from the school or municipality.
Who Decides on School Closures Due to Cold Weather
There is no single “central button” for this decision. In practice, there are three different paths, and which one is used determines whether the closure is mandatory or discretionary.
Mandatory School Closures and Temperature Requirements
Schools must close when classrooms cannot maintain a minimum temperature of 18°C. If the temperature in classrooms where lessons are held falls below this threshold, the principal suspends classes and informs the governing body. This is not optional – it’s based on regulations concerning safety.
When Can Schools Close Discretionarily?
A principal may suspend classes (with approval from the governing body), but is not required to, if external temperatures pose a health risk. Additionally, regulations allow for suspension of classes when temperature (external or indoor) threatens health – not all situations can be reduced to a specific number when real danger exists.
What Happens with Preschools When Schools Close?
Many municipalities choose to close classes but keep childcare facilities open. The reason is simple: younger children often cannot be left home alone, so facilities remain open to provide care while educational activities are suspended.
Remote Learning After School Closures
If class suspension lasts more than two days, the principal must organize remote learning no later than the third day of suspension. Detailed rules for distance education come from a separate regulation.
School Open but Transportation Canceled
This scenario causes the most emotional reactions on cold mornings. A parent hears “the school is open,” only to find that municipal transportation has been canceled because buses won’t start or routes are too risky. In such cases, some schools inform that classes are formally in session, but absences can be excused if a child cannot arrive safely – safety is more important than attendance.
Common Parent Questions About School Closures Due to Cold
Can a school close “from one day to the next” due to cold weather? Yes. Suspension of classes is an operational decision, and approvals/opinions can be given by phone or electronically, then documented in a note.
Does -15°C automatically mean a school closure? No. This is a consideration that allows for the possibility of suspending classes (with approval from the governing body). The obligation arises when classrooms cannot maintain 18°C.
Where does the decision to close a school due to cold weather appear most quickly? Most often in the electronic journal and in communications from the school/municipality. Media may provide examples but cannot replace local official communications.
