The Punjab government has extended the summer vacation for all public and private schools across the province until Aug 31 with institutions set to reopen on Sept 1.
The decision, announced through an official notification by the School Education Department , supersedes the previous directive to resume classes on Aug 14.
According to the notification, all district education authorities (DEAs) have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the revised schedule.
The extension comes amid ongoing extreme weather conditions in the province, though the notification did not explicitly cite a reason for the decision.
This marks the second adjustment to the academic calendar this summer. Parents and students are advised to note the revised date, while school administrations are expected to adjust their academic plans accordingly.
The Punjab government has not yet indicated whether the extended break will affect the overall academic year schedule or examinations.
The Punjab government has extended the school summer vacations in the province because of an ongoing heatwave and health concerns for students.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that the schools will now reopen on September 1 instead of mid-August, as previously scheduled.
“In view of the extreme weather conditions and rising temperatures, the summer break has been extended to ensure the health and safety of students and teachers,” he said in an official statement.
The minister stated that a notification regarding the revised schedule would be issued shortly.
He emphasised that the government had received requests from parents, school administrations, and health experts, urging a delay in reopening due to the persistent hot weather.
Punjab has been experiencing record temperatures this year, with some regions crossing 45°C in July.
The Meteorological Departments has warned of continuing high temperatures well into August, particularly in southern parts of the province such as Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Multan.
Doctors have warned that children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, including dehydration and heatstroke.
According to officials from the school education department, the academic calendar will be adjusted to compensate for the extended holidays.
