Business Desk 
Oct 24, 2025
Children ride on a motorcycle with their parent in Rawalpindi. — Reuters/file
As winter winds have started blowing in Pakistan, the Punjab government has announced the winter vacation schedule of 2025 for all public and private educational institutions in the province.
With winter vacation ongoing, schools in Punjab will be closed from December 23, 2025, to January 10, 2026, and classes will resume from January 13, 2026.
Winter vacation dates for Punjab schools
| Province | Expected dates | Reasons |
| Punjab | 23 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026 | Dense Fog, Cold Wave |
| Sindh | 20 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026 (Tentative) | Mild winter |
| KP (Urban Areas) | 25 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 | Moderate Cold |
| KP (Hilly Areas) | 1 Dec 2025 – 1 Mar 2026 | Heavy Snowfall |
| Balochistan | 15 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2026 | Extreme Cold |
The announcement of winter vacation dates for Punjab schools would apply to all types of schools, including English-medium, Cambridge-based institutions, madaris, and community schools.
The winter break is taken in a bid to protect students from harsh weather, fog, and seasonal ailments that peak in late December. The provincial government extended the holiday due to expected cold waves and visibility issues due to fog that can make morning commutes hazardous.
Families travelling during the holidays should plan daytime trips due to common motorway closures and flight delays caused by dense fog.
