ISLAMABAD: There is uncertainty about whether schools, colleges, and universities in Pakistan will remain closed on Monday, May 12, 2025. Many people are guessing what might happen, but no official decision has been announced yet.
Earlier this week, due to rising tensions between Pakistan and India, the government had declared holidays on May 7, 9, and 10 in Punjab and the federal capital, Islamabad.
During those days, all educational institutions remained closed. Separate notifications were issued by the Islamabad administration and the Punjab education department.
After the weekend ending on May 11, people expected that another holiday might be announced for May 12. However, until now, no formal notification has been issued by any government department.
In a positive development, Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire, which started on Saturday at 4:30 PM.
Due to this improvement in the situation, it is likely that educational institutions will open as usual on May 12. Still, the final decision will be made by the concerned education and administrative authorities.
Is there a holiday on May 12, 2025? Will schools and colleges remain closed on Monday?
In the latest development, there is no holiday on May 12, 2025 (Monday) in Punjab. All public and private schools, colleges, and universities will remain open as per the announcement by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.
Educational institutions had previously been closed due to cross-border tensions, but they are set to resume classes from Monday (May 12, 2025).
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US President Trump Says India, Pakistan Agree to Full, Immediate Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Trump made the announcement via his account on the Truth Social platform.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire,” he said.
“Congratulations to both countries on using common sense and great intelligence,” he added.
Pakistan, India Agree to Immediate Ceasefire, Says Deputy PM Dar:
Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Saturday via a post on his X account.
Dar stated in his post that both nations consented to the ceasefire, emphasizing that Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region without compromising its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
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In a separate interview with a private TV channel, Dar reiterated that war is not a solution. “Around 3:30 pm, we and India agreed to an immediate ceasefire,” he said, adding that Pakistan has never compromised on its national and regional security. “When we took action yesterday, we acknowledged it.”
He praised the Pakistani armed forces, saying, “Alhamdulillah, with the nation’s prayers, our forces defended the country robustly, not only defending but responding in a highly appropriate manner.”
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his X account that Pakistan and India were prepared for an immediate and complete ceasefire.
On the other hand, Pakistan has fully reopened its airspace for all types of flights, a Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) spokesperson announced on Saturday.
The decision follows an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire after Pakistan’s military action against India earlier today.
All airports in the country are now open for regular flight operations, the spokesperson said, advising passengers to check with their airlines for updated flight schedules.
The reopening comes after Pakistan extended the closure of its airspace until 12 p.m. on May 11 due to tensions with India at the Line of Control (LoC).
