The Punjab Higher Education Department has announced an extension of winter vacations for colleges across the province, citing severe weather conditions and student safety.
A formal notification has been issued, directing all public and private colleges to remain closed until the revised reopening date. According to the notification, academic activities in colleges will now resume on January 19.
In view of the prolonged severe winter spell and the forecast of extremely low temperatures in the coming days, and on the advice of PDMA, the Government of Punjab has decided to extend winter vacations till 19th January for all Government and Private schools across the province,…
— Rana Sikandar Hayat (@RanaSikandarH) January 10, 2026The department has also instructed educational institutions to reschedule examinations in line with the updated academic calendar. The move aims to ensure that teaching and assessment schedules continue to run smoothly once classes resume.
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Officials said the decision was taken for the convenience of students and faculty amid the ongoing cold weather. The extension aligns with earlier adjustments made to school schedules and reflects the provincial government’s focus on safety and uninterrupted learning during the winter season.
