The Punjab government has announced winter holidays for public and private sector colleges and higher educational institutions from Tuesday, December 23.
According to a notification issued by the Higher Education Department (HED) on Monday, public and private sector colleges and higher educational institutions will remain closed for winter break till Monday, January 12, 2026.
“All higher educational institutions, both in the public and private sectors, shall remain closed for winter vacations w.e.f. 23-12-2025 (Tuesday) to 12-01-2026 (Monday)”, the notification reads.
“All colleges (public and private) shall re-open on Tuesday, 13th January, 2026, resuming a full/normal week for all classes. BS 4-Year Programs, however, shall continue to function. Furthermore, all examinations shall be held as per the notified schedules of Boards and Universities, the notification further reads.
