The Punjab government has extended winter vacations for all non-formal education schools across the province due to severe weather conditions.
According to an official notification issued by the Directorate General of Literacy and Non Formal Basic Education, non-formal education institutions will remain closed until January 17, 2026. The notification states that all such schools will resume classes on January 19, 2026.
The directive applies to all non-formal education schools operating in Punjab. Authorities instructed all concerned officials to ensure strict compliance with the notification.
سرد موسم کی شدت کے پیشِ نظر نان فارمل ایجوکیشن کے تمام سکولوں میں موسمِ سرما کی تعطیلات 17 جنوری 2026 تک بڑھا دی گئی ہیں۔ تمام نان فارمل ایجوکیشن سکول 19 جنوری 2026 (پیر) سے باقاعدہ طور پر تدریسی سرگرمیاں دوبارہ شروع کریں گے، تاہم فیلڈ اسٹاف تعطیلات کے دوران اپنی ذمہ داریاں انجام… pic.twitter.com/8gugArdjTX
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The document also clarifies that field staff will continue to perform their official duties during the winter vacation period and will not be exempt from assigned responsibilities.
The notification was issued from Lahore and circulated to deputy commissioners, chief executive officers of district education authorities, district education officers for literacy, and senior officials of the literacy and non-formal education department for information and implementation.
The decision follows ongoing cold weather conditions affecting several parts of the province and aims to ensure continuity of administrative work while temporarily suspending classroom activities in the non-formal education sector.
