Islamabad Winter Holidays 2025: The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the winter vacation schedule for federal government schools and colleges in Islamabad.
According to the notification, schools will remain closed from December 26, 2025, to January 3, 2026, with classes resuming on January 5.
For administrative efficiency, the second Saturday of the new year, January 10, 2026, has been declared a working day for administrative, teaching, and non-teaching staff. Students will not have classes on this day.
The announcement, approved by the Director General (FDE), has been shared with relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, Federal Education and Professional Training, and other departmental heads.
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Islamabad Schools and Colleges Winter Holidays 2025:
Federal government schools and colleges in Islamabad will be closed from December 26, 2025, to January 3, 2026, with classes resuming on January 5. January 10 will be a working day for staff only, while students will remain off.
Meanwhile, provincial governments have also released winter vacation schedules:
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): Schools in the summer zone will be closed from January 1 to January 15, while schools in the winter zone will remain closed from December 22 to February 28, said the Secretary of Education KP.
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Sindh: All public and private schools will be closed from December 22 to December 31, reopening on January 1, 2026. Supplementary exams will continue as scheduled and will not be affected by the break, a spokesperson said.
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Punjab: Schools across the province will observe winter vacation from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026, with classes resuming on January 10, 2026, according to a notification from the provincial education department.
The announcements ensure students and staff across Pakistan can plan their holidays while maintaining academic schedules.
