The Punjab government has announced summer holidays for all public and private schools and colleges. The vacations will start on June 1 and last until August 9, 2025, according to Punjab Secretary of School Education, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, as reported by 24NewsHD TV.
Wattoo also mentioned that the holiday dates might change if the weather gets hotter in the coming days.
“If the heat becomes extreme, the holidays could start a week earlier,” he said, adding that the health and safety of students and staff is their main concern.
Summer Vacations 2025 in Punjab Announced
The wait is over for school students as the summer vacation schedule has been finalized, with holidays starting in early June 2025.
The School Education Department has announced that all public and private schools will be closed for summer break from Sunday, June 1, 2025, to Saturday, August 9, 2025. This will be the longest break of the academic year, giving students plenty of time to relax and enjoy. For details visit official website schools.punjab.gov.pk
Summer Vacations 2025 Schedule
| Topic | Summer vacation |
| Start of Vacations | May 28, 2025 |
| End of Vacations | August 10, 2025 |
Summer Break Amid Heatwave Concerns
The Schools Education Department has completed all necessary preparations for the summer vacation period. This decision comes as experts raise concerns about how climate change and long heatwaves are affecting education, health, and the economy.
To help schools stay safe before they close, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued safety guidelines. These include improving airflow in classrooms, making sure fans and cooling systems are working, and setting up first-aid counters with trained staff to handle heat-related issues.
Latest Update About Summer Vacations in Punjab 2025
The Punjab government has announced that all schools across the province will commence summer vacations from May 28, 2025, due to the ongoing severe heatwave. To ensure student safety, revised school timings of 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM will be in effect from May 21 until the start of the holidays. This decision aims to protect students and staff from rising temperatures, as advised by the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Summer Holidays 2025 Start Date
About a week ago, the Punjab School Education Department decided to start summer vacations early, beginning on June 1, 2025, due to the rising heat.
Secretary of School Education, Khalid Nazir Wattoo, stated that if temperatures increase further, the holiday schedule could be changed. He mentioned that an earlier start to the break may be considered if the heat becomes more intense. The decision aims to protect the health and well-being of students, teachers, and parents, as extreme temperatures can negatively impact students’ learning.
With the recent easing of the heatwave and forecasts of rain from the Meteorological Department, it is likely that the summer break will begin as planned on June 1 and continue until August 15. However, any decision to extend the holidays further will depend on the weather conditions in August. For Further details visit etearesult.org.pk.