Punjab Officially Extends Winter Vacations, Notification Issued

The caretaker Government of Punjab has officially extended winter vacations until 9 January 2023 for all public and private schools and colleges in the province.

In the notification, the Punjab’s School Education Department (SED) states, “In continuation of this department’s notification of even No. dated 01.12.2023, winter vacations in all Public and Private Schools in the province of Punjab are hereby extended up to 09.01.2023.”

It added that all schools shall reopen on Wednesday 10 January 2023 and resume a full / normal week for all classes. However, the notification states that wearing of face mask within the school premises will be mandatory.

Here is a copy of the notification:

It is pertinent to mention that Lahore High Court (LHC) had issued directives to extend the winter holidays in Punjab due to the prevailing cold wave and smog conditions in the province.

Read more: LHC Orders Extension in Winter Vacations for Punjab.