Overview

• Punjab extends school holidays until August 31, 2025.

• Rawalpindi Education Authority warns private schools not to reopen early.

• Heatwave and bad weather trigger government’s move.

• Private school bodies call the decision harmful and unjustified.

• Parents and schools struggle with financial pressure.

• Other provinces have already reopened.

Punjab’s Shocking School Shutdown Decision

The Punjab government has unexpectedly extended summer holidays for all public and private schools until August 31, 2025. This sudden move, prompted by extreme heat and bad weather, has disrupted academic schedules across the province.

Rawalpindi’s Warning: Open Early and Get Sealed

The Rawalpindi Education Authority has set up complaint centers in multiple cities and issued a stern warning—any school opening before September 1 will be sealed and fined heavily.

Heatwave Chaos: Why Schools Remain Shut

Officials blame a combination of scorching heat in central and southern Punjab and harsh weather in the north. This is the second time the school calendar has been changed this summer.

Private Schools Fight Back

Private school leaders say the decision is unfair and damaging to students’ education.
Parents complain they are paying fees without classes, while schools still face rent, utility, and salary expenses.

Other Provinces Are Back in Class—Why Not Punjab?

While Punjab stays shut, Islamabad schools reopened on August 4, Sindh schools on August 2, and other provinces are resuming normal schedules.

“Open Before August 14 or Education Will Suffer”

Education leaders warn that if schools don’t reopen before Independence Day, the already struggling education system will fall further behind.