LAHORE/RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has announced the schedule for winter vacations for all schools and colleges across the province.
According to the details issued by the provincial Education Department, winter holidays will start from December 23, 2025, and continue until January 10, 2026. All educational institutions will reopen on January 13, 2026, marking the beginning of the new academic term.
The Education Department stated that both public and private institutions must follow the same schedule to ensure a uniform winter break across Punjab. The decision was made as temperatures are expected to fall sharply in late December, and the government aims to provide relief to students during the coldest part of the season.
Punjab Winter Vacation Schedule 2025:
The Punjab government has announced the winter vacation schedule for all schools and colleges across the province. According to the Education Department, holidays will begin on December 23, 2025, and continue until January 10, 2026, with classes resuming on January 13, 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Winter Vacation Start | December 23, 2025 |
| Winter Vacation End | January 10, 2026 |
| Schools Reopen On | January 13, 2026 |
| Revised School Timings | 8:45am to 1:30pm (Fridays: till 12:30pm) |
| Reason for Change | Cold weather and smog conditions |
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has also revised school timings due to worsening smog conditions in the province. According to an earlier notification issued on October 27, 2025, no educational institution will be allowed to open before 8:45am.
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The Education Department warned that schools violating the timing schedule could face fines ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs1 million.
Under the new schedule, announced by Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, schools will operate from 8:45am to 1:30pm, while on Fridays, classes will end at 12:30pm.
For double-shift schools, the first shift will run from 8:45am to 1:30pm, and the second shift from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Teachers are required to remain on duty from 8:30am to 2:00pm, and from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays.
The revised school timings will remain in effect until April 15, 2026.
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