Winter Vacation 2024 Updates: Punjab & Other Provinces
Punjab Winter Break: No Further Extension; Caution Against False Notifications
As of January 7, 2024, Punjab’s Higher Education Department has not officially extended winter vacations for colleges. A fake notification dated January 4 falsely claims an extension until January 14, causing confusion among students, teachers, and parents.
The latest authentic notification from December 30, 2023, confirms the reopening of public and private colleges and universities in Punjab on January 10, 2024.
Here are the reopening dates for educational institutions across provinces:
- Punjab: All schools in Lahore and other cities are scheduled to resume classes on January 10, 2024, unless further extensions are officially announced due to adverse weather or smog conditions.
- Sindh: Classes resumed on January 1, 2024, following the conclusion of winter vacations on December 31, 2023.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): Winter vacations were extended until January 7, 2024, with schools expected to reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024.
- Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): Due to severe weather conditions, winter vacations have been extended until January 15, 2024, and educational institutions will remain closed during this period.
Reminder: Rely solely on official notifications from relevant authorities for the most accurate and updated information. Beware of misinformation circulating on social media platforms.”