The Punjab government has extended winter vacations for schools and colleges across the province after reviewing weather conditions and safety concerns.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced the decision in a statement, saying the government acted on the advice of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, which warned of a prolonged cold spell and extremely low temperatures expected next week.
He said the extension aims to protect students from severe weather conditions as temperatures are forecast to remain unusually low in many areas of Punjab. The minister confirmed that educational institutions will now reopen on January 19.
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Due to The Prolonged Winter Spell & Extremely Low Temperature Next Week.
As Advised By PDMA,
Punjab Govt Has decided to Extend Winter Vacations Till The 19th Of January.— Rana Sikandar Hayat (@RanaSikandarH) January 10, 2026
In recent days, reports and speculation about possible changes to the winter vacation schedule had circulated on social media. The education department reiterated that official announcements regarding school calendars are made only through authorized government channels.
Authorities have advised parents, students, and teachers to rely on official statements for accurate information and avoid sharing unverified claims related to school schedules.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has already cautioned residents about harsh weather conditions, particularly during night and early morning hours, prompting precautionary measures across the province.
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Good
private school teachers are also human being and the can feel cold weather plz allow vacations also for them
there is no anouncement from school yet.
Education has never been a priority, hot or cold doesn’t matter. Keep the schools closed so that illiterate politicians are produced in abundance.
Health is wealth. Many uneducated people are successful businessmen.
University students are also human & they also feel too much cold… Please also announce vacations for university students strictly at least a week as soon as possible…
Some school are calling students from 5 January and.students are getting sick
Private colleges with Adp classes are open ?
FAISALABAD MAIN TU CONCORDIA COLLEGE open hai even ka unhon na tu 5 January sa open kiya hova hai itna students ki present kam hai phir bhi college bnd nai kiyan
College bhi close kara College ka students bhi insane hain wo bhi bizarre ho sakta hai
It is stated that the D9 campus of Punjab Group of Colleges had announced the extension of vacations but now they conveyed the message that colleges will reopen on 12th of January kindly take immediate action against them
Our colleg is reopen
From tomorrow yeni 13 Jan . Or college wale to government ki notification KO serious hi nhi lerhy