Winter vacations in Punjab schools, colleges from December 20

The Punjab government on Tuesday announced winter vacations for schools and colleges across the province.

"Consequent upon approval of the Competent Authority, it is hereby notified that Winter Vacation in all Public and Private Schools in the Province of Punjab shall be observed with effect from [December 20] to [January 10, 2025]," stated a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department. 

The notification further stated that all schools will reopen on Monday, January 13, 2025. However, the restrictions regarding wearing of Face Masks within school premises shall remain intact, it added.

Earlier in the day, the Sindh Education Department also announced the winter vacation schedule for public and private educational institutions across the province.

According to a notification, the educational institutions in the province will observe winter vacation from December 22 to 31.

After the winter break, the educational institutions will reopen on Wednesday (January 1, 2024).