Winter Vacations 2025 in Punjab Schools: New Notification Issued

admin December 4, 2025

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SO(ACAD-I)1-31/2025. Consequent upon approval of the Competent Authority, it is hereby notified that Winter Vacations in all Public and Private Schools across the Province of Punjab shall be observed with effect from 22.12.2025 to 10.01.2026.

2. All Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of District Education Authorities throughout Punjab, shall ensure strict compliance, accordingly.

Winter Vacations 2025 in Punjab Schools – Official Notification Issued

The Government of the Punjab, School Education Department, has officially announced the schedule for Winter Vacations 2025 across all public and private schools in the province. According to the latest notification issued on 04 December 2025, schools across Punjab will remain closed from 22 December 2025 to 10 January 2026.

Official Notification Details

The notification states that, with the approval of the competent authority, all educational institutions—both public and private—will observe winter holidays for the mentioned dates. The School Education Department has directed all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of District Education Authorities (DEAs) across Punjab to ensure strict compliance.

Winter Vacation Dates

Start Date: 22 December 2025
End Date: 10 January 2026
Schools Reopen On: 11 January 2026

Departments & Officers Notified

The notification has been forwarded to:

All Deputy Commissioners in Punjab (Through e-FOAS)
Directors Public Instructions (SE/EE) Punjab, Lahore & South Punjab Multan
Heads of Attached Departments, PEIMA, PEF, DREP, Cadet Colleges
Director General (M&E) for website publication
All Divisional Directors (SE/EE)
All Chief Executive Officers (DEAs)
PSO to Minister for School Education (Through e-FOAS)
PS to Secretary, Special Education Department
PS to Secretary Literacy & Non-Formal Basic Education
PS to Secretary, School Education Department
PS to Special Secretary, School Education Department
PS to Additional Secretary (General & Schools)

What This Means for Students & Parents

With the winter break officially confirmed, students and parents across Punjab can now plan their holidays accordingly. All academic activities will remain suspended during this period. Schools will resume regular classes from 11 January 2026.

Conclusion

This much-awaited Winter Vacations 2025 notification provides final clarity for millions of students, teachers, and parents across Punjab. The School Education Department emphasizes that all educational institutions must strictly follow the announced schedule.