Punjab Govt announced School Holidays – The Punjab government announced the 2024 winter vacation schedule for schools on November 12, 2024. This update answers students’ frequent questions about the upcoming winter break. Tentative holiday dates have now been set, with officials considering extending the break by an additional week due to ongoing cold weather and high levels of air pollution.
Punjab Govt announced School Holidays 2024
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that all public and private schools in the province will be closed until November 17 due to health concerns from heavy smog. Despite the potential disruption to learning, he stressed the importance of protecting students from the harmful effects of pollution. He also encouraged the public to help reduce smog by maintaining vehicle standards and following anti-smog measures.
SMOG Holidays in Punjab 2024 [13 November to 17 November]
Title | Punjab Smog holidays 2024 |
Announcement Date | 12 November |
Start Date | 13 November Wednesday |
Last Holiday | 17 November Sunday |
Notification Link: | View Here |
Posted By: | Scholarship.org.pk |
Latest Update on Winter Holidays in Punjab 2024 November
The latest update on Punjab’s 2024 winter holidays, announced in November, brings good news for students with tentative vacation dates now set. The government is also considering an extension of the winter break due to the ongoing cold and air pollution concerns across the province.
School Holiday Notification Today 2024 November 12
An order from Environment Director General Imran Hamid Sheikh mandates the closure of educational institutions, including schools and tuition centers from nursery to grade 12, in the Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, and Sahiwal divisions from November 13 to 17. This action extends previous closures in Lahore and nearby areas as Punjab tackles severe smog. The environment department highlights that the closures are intended to protect students’ health from the harmful impact of poor air quality.
Punjab closes schools across province until 17 Nov
Punjab has announced the closure of schools across the province until November 17 due to severe smog and health concerns. This precautionary measure affects all educational institutions to safeguard students from the harmful effects of poor air quality.