The Punjab government has officially announced summer vacations for schools across the province. The provincial cabinet approved the proposals presented by the School Education Department.
According to the decision, summer vacations in Punjab will begin on May 22, 2026, while schools will reopen on August 24, 2026.
Sources said the decision was taken in view of the intense heatwave and rising temperatures to ensure the health and safety of students and teachers.
The provincial cabinet finalized the schedule after reviewing various recommendations submitted by the Punjab School Education Department.
Meanwhile, consultations are still underway regarding permission for private schools to hold summer camps, and a final decision is expected soon.
Previously, schools in the province were directed to alter working hours or declare early summer holidays due to excessive heat, which has prevailed over parts of the country over the past few weeks.
The PDMA had issued precautionary measures protocols to educational institutions and district administrations across the province in view of a heatwave.
The instructions had explained that schools should reduce working hours or announce early summer holidays if excessive heat prevailed; suspend all outdoor sports and activities immediately; ensure uninterrupted availability of clean, cold drinking water; maintain functional ventilation, fans, and cooling systems; and tell students to wear loose casual dress.
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