The Punjab government is expected to announce a two-week winter vacation for educational institutions across the province, as is customary during the winter season. Reports suggest that the winter break for both public and private schools will likely start on December 21 (Saturday) and end on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).
The final decision on the winter break will be made by the Punjab School Education Department after considering the weather conditions. This year’s severe smog, which caused temporary school closures, may also affect the schedule.
Last year, the winter break was initially scheduled from December 18 to December 31 but was later extended to January 9 due to unforeseen circumstances.
Today, the Punjab government reopened schools in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala divisions following a significant drop in smog levels.