The Punjab School Education Department has officially announced winter vacations for all public and private schools across the province. According to the notification issued on December 17, 2024, schools will remain closed from December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025.
Classes will resume on Monday, January 13, 2025, as January 11 and 12 fall on the weekend. The notification further states that existing restrictions regarding the use of face masks within school premises will remain in place.
The directive has been forwarded to all Deputy Commissioners, Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities, and heads of relevant departments to ensure compliance.
Additionally, the Director General of Public Relations Punjab has been instructed to release the announcement through media channels, while the department’s monitoring wing has been tasked with uploading the notification on its official website.
This decision aims to facilitate schools and families during the winter season while maintaining health protocols on school premises.