Rana Sikandar Hayat says private and government schools across Punjab will not reopen before August 24.
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that all government and private schools in the province will remain closed until August 24, providing students with an extended break.
The announcement applies to both public-sector and privately managed educational institutions, meaning schools will not be permitted to reopen before the specified date. The decision is expected to affect the reopening schedules of schools across Punjab as families and educational institutions prepare for the new academic session.
Rana Sikandar Hayat emphasized that the reopening timeline would apply uniformly to schools, helping ensure that students, parents and school administrations have a clear schedule to follow.
The extended closure is also expected to give schools additional time to make necessary arrangements before welcoming students back. Administrations can use the period to prepare classrooms, organize academic schedules and complete other requirements ahead of the new session.
Parents have been advised to follow official announcements from the Punjab government and their respective schools for further instructions regarding reopening, class schedules and any changes to academic activities.
The decision comes as education authorities continue to review arrangements for schools across the province. With both private and government institutions included, the announcement provides a common reopening timeline for students throughout Punjab.
Students are expected to return to classrooms after August 24, subject to any further directives from the provincial education authorities.
The Punjab government is expected to issue additional guidance if there are changes to the reopening schedule or other education-related arrangements before schools resume regular academic activities.
