The Sindh Education Department steering committee on Thursday announced that all public and private educational institutions in the province will remain closed from December 22 to 31 for this year’s winter vacation.
The spokesperson added that schools will reopen normally on January 1, 2026, while supplementary examinations organized by school boards will continue according to schedule during the holiday period.
Read: Punjab releases winter vacation schedule for schools
Earlier, the Punjab School Education Department officially confirmed the winter vacation schedule in all government and private schools in the province. The announcement follows directives from provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.
In an official notification, the ministry revealed that the winter vacation would begin on December 22, 2025 and continue until January 10, 2026. During this period, all schools remained closed due to the annual winter vacation.
“The program was finalized taking into account the weather conditions and the comfort of students and parents,” Hayat said. This break was intended to provide relief to students from the expected harsh winter conditions.
Academic activities across Punjab were to resume from January 12, 2026, according to the notification. The department has asked all school administrations to ensure full compliance with the published vacation schedule, thereby ensuring a smooth transition when schools reopen.
