LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has shared an update about ongoing winter holidays for schools across the province.
The minister issued the statement after reports circulating on social media claimed that winter vacations will be extended by the government and schools will not reopen on January 12 as per the schedule.
Rana Sikandar Hayat has dismissed the reports as baseless, stating that there are no plans to extend the winter break. He further stated that the news being shared online regarding the extension of holidays has no truth to it. T
Punjab Winter Vacation Schedule 2025-26
As per the official notification, the winter break 2025-26 for schools began on December 22, 2025 and it will run until January 10, 2026.
During this period, all schools will remain closed due to the annual winter break.
Schools Reopening Date
As per the official schedule, the educational institutions in Punjab will resume classes as scheduled on January 12.
Meanwhile, Punjab has announced the schedule for holding the annual 8th-grade board exams after the system remained suspended for four years.
Reports said the Punjab Examination Commission (PECA) has finalized the schedule with Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirming that preparations are underway to conduct
PECA has also started coordinating with district education authorities to ensure smooth conduct of the exams.
Reports said the board exams for class 8 will start from March 5, 2026. The board exams are being held for the first time after four years.
