The Government of Sindh has announced spring holidays for colleges across the province, directing both public and private institutions to remain closed from March 16 to March 31, 2026.
According to a notification issued by the College Education Department (CED), the decision has been taken in pursuance of the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (SGA&CD) notification dated March 10, 2026 and in view of prevailing energy conservation measures.
The notification states that all public and private colleges functioning under the administrative control of the College Education Department will observe the holidays during the specified period. However, institutions have been instructed to conduct online classes where required to ensure continuity of the academic process.
The department further clarified that all scheduled examinations, including mock examinations, will continue according to the existing timetable and will not be affected by the closure of regular classes.
The notification was issued by the Secretary of the Government of Sindh through the College Education Department in Karachi on March 11, 2026.