Punjab extends summer vacation for schools till August 31

The Punjab School Education Department has announced an extension of summer vacations for all public and private schools across the province.

According to an official notification issued on August 7, 2025, schools will now remain closed from August 14 to August 31, and will reopen on Monday, September 1, 2025.

The decision was made with the approval of the Competent Authority and serves as an extension of the department’s earlier notification issued on May 20, 2025. The extension applies to all educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the School Education Department.

The department has directed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to ensure full compliance with the revised schedule.

The move comes just a day after the department had denied the validity of a fake notification circulating on social media that claimed summer vacations were being extended.

At the time, the department had clarified that no such decision had been taken and that any official updates would be issued through proper channels.