Punjab announces winter vacations for colleges and schools

The Punjab Higher Education Department on Monday announced winter vacations for all public and private educational institutions in the province.

According to the official notification, all colleges and other higher education institutions will remain closed from December 23 to January 10, 2026.

“All colleges (public and private) shall re-open on Monday, January 12, 2026 resuming full/normal week for all classes,” the notification said.

However, the notice clarified that BS 4-year programmes will continue, and all examinations will be held as per the notified schedules of Boards and Universities.

Earlier, the Punjab government also announced winter vacations for all schools across the province. As per the notification issued by the provincial education department, “Winter vacation in all public and private schools across the province of Punjab shall be observed with effect from December 22, 2025, to January 10, 2026.”

The notification added that all schools will reopen on January 10, 2026, marking the start of the new academic term.

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