Summer Vacations in Punjab Schools to Start June 1
The summer vacation schedule is expected to provide relief to students and school staff, who have been struggling with the extreme heat in recent weeks. The government's decision to prioritize their safety and well-being is a positive step, and it is hoped that it will help ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all.
The Punjab government has announced the summer vacation schedule for schools, with holidays set to begin on June 1 and continue till August 9, amid concerns over rising temperatures and heatwaves in the region. The decision aims to protect students, teachers, and school staff from the extreme heat, with experts warning about the escalating impacts of global warming and climate change in the country.
In neighboring provinces, the summer vacation schedules have also been announced. In Balochistan, summer holidays began on May 17 and will end on July 31, while in Sindh, summer vacations will be observed from June 1 to July 31. The schedules were announced to ensure the safety and well-being of students and school staff during the hot summer months. The Punjab government has also warned that it may shut schools earlier if temperatures rise abnormally, with a meeting expected later this week to consider this option.
The extreme heat has made it difficult for young students to study in congested classrooms, particularly in small buildings in cities like Lahore, which lack proper facilities such as fans, water, and ventilation. Parents have admitted their children to these schools due to affordability, highlighting the need for the government to provide better infrastructure and facilities to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. The government had issued a heatwave alert, warning of a risk of heatwave from May 15 to 19 and advising the school education department to make precautionary arrangements.
The Punjab School Education Department has denied a social media notification claiming that schools would close from May 22 to August 17, 2025, stating that no official decision has been made and that summer holidays will be announced through proper channels when the time is right. The department's decision to announce the summer vacation schedule is a welcome move, and it is hoped that it will help mitigate the effects of the extreme heat on students and school staff.