A public poll shared by Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on X has drawn a strong response from social media users on the question of when schools and colleges in the province should reopen after winter vacations.
The poll asked, “When should schools and colleges reopen in Punjab?” As of the filing of this report, more than 25,000 people had cast their votes. The results showed a clear split, with 83 percent favoring reopening on January 19, while 17 percent supported reopening on January 12.
When Should Schools & Colleges Reopen In Punjab?
— Rana Sikandar Hayat (@RanaSikandarH) January 9, 2026
The poll appeared amid ongoing public discussion and confusion surrounding the winter vacation schedule in Punjab. In recent days, messages circulating on social media claimed possible changes to the reopening date, prompting concern among parents and students.
Earlier, the Punjab government announced winter vacations for public and private educational institutions from December 22 to January 10. The education minister later clarified through official statements that the government would not extend the holidays and urged the public to avoid believing or sharing unverified information.
The online poll does not carry any official decision-making authority, but it reflects public sentiment at a time when the school reopening schedule remains a widely debated issue across the province.
19 BHUT SARDI HA
19th Jan tak bhut sardi ha
Plz barhai sardi bhut ha sab kah rai ha 19th Jan plz