The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced winter vacations for educational institutions. According to the notification, the schedules for vacations would vary from summer climate zone to winter climate zone.
As per the announcement, the public and private institutions in the summer climate zone will remain closed from January 1 to 15. On the other hand, the winter vacation will be from December 22, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced winter vacations for the safety of children and teachers from the harsh weather. Similarly, heavy fog and snowfall blanket several areas, especially mountain regions.
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Sindh government has announced an additional public holiday for the Christian community, extending official closures beyond Christmas Day, while authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed winter holidays for the University of Peshawar.
Extra holiday approved in Sindh
According to a notification issued by Sindh’s Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, December 26, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday across the province. As a result, all provincial government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, public corporations, and local councils will remain closed on that day.
However, the notification clarified that staff assigned to essential services will continue to perform their duties to ensure uninterrupted public operations.
Meanwhile, the provincial government reiterated that December 25 will remain a public holiday in Sindh in observance of both Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas. The holiday will apply to all government and semi-government institutions, corporations, and local councils under provincial jurisdiction.
