Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Pakistan Sets Winter Breaks for Schools as Federal Campuses Shut Dec. 26–Jan. 3

Officials cite cold-weather forecasts to safeguard students, with key exams proceeding as scheduled.

Overview

  • The Federal Ministry of Education and the FDE set closures for federal institutions, including Islamabad model schools and colleges, from December 26 to January 3, with classes resuming on January 5, 2026.
  • Sindh will close all public and private schools from December 22 to December 31, with a January 1 restart, and supplementary board exams will continue as planned.
  • Punjab announced a province-wide break starting December 22, with schools to reopen on January 12 per the official notification.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa issued zoned schedules: summer-zone institutions will close January 1–15, while winter-zone schools will observe an extended break from December 22 to February 28.
  • Authorities linked the schedules to Met Office forecasts for rain, fog and snowfall and advised parents, students and teachers to prepare for a smooth return to classes.