The Punjab government has officially announced summer vacations for both public and private schools and colleges, which will begin on June 1 and continue until August 9, 2025, according to Punjab Secretary Schools Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo, as reported by 24NewsHD TV.
Wattoo added that the schedule could be revised if temperatures rise further in the coming days.
“If heat levels become unusually high, vacations may begin a week earlier,” he stated, stressing that student and staff well-being remains the department’s top priority.
The Schools Education Department has finalized all necessary arrangements for the vacation period. The announcement comes amid growing concern from experts who say climate change and prolonged heatwaves are impacting education, health, and the economy.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued precautionary guidelines for schools to follow before closures, including improving classroom ventilation, ensuring fans and cooling systems are functional, and setting up first-aid counters with staff trained to handle heat-related emergencies.