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Punjab schools summer holidays from May 25, notification issued
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- Web Desk
- May 20, 2024

LAHORE: Due to the ongoing heat wave in Punjab, the provincial government revising its decision on school summer holidays throughout the province has decided to close the schools from May 25.
A notification regarding summer holidays in has been issued in this regard.
According to a notification, summer holidays in all government and private schools of Punjab, including Lahore, will be closed from May 25 now.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said a large number of private schools contacted the government regarding early summer holidays.
He said the private schools holding examinations have been allowed to open this week, adding that the severity of heat was intense next week. The education department consulted the PDMA, after which it was decided to begin the summer holidays at schools from May 25.
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“The wellbeing of our students is our top priority. Given the extreme temperatures, it is crucial to take preventive measures to ensure their safety,” he stated.
He announced summer holidays in all Punjab public and private schools would start May 25. “The decision will not be applied to the schools where exams are being held,” the minister said. Schools holding exams have been granted conditional permission to remain open solely for the purpose of completing these assessments, he added.
Due to the intense heat school timings were supposed to remain open from 7am to 11:30am. This schedule will apply from Monday to Thursday. The decision was made in response to the escalating heat, with the aim of minimizing exposure to the harsh midday sun.
