Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have officially announced an early start to summer vacations for schools across the province, bringing a major change to the 2026 academic calendar. According to the Education Department, all schools located in the plain areas will now remain closed from May 22 until August 31, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled June 1 closure date. The decision has surprised many parents, students, and education stakeholders due to both the early announcement and the unusually long duration of the holidays.
Officials explained that the revised schedule was influenced by the upcoming Eid holidays along with consecutive weekly off days falling on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Authorities described May 22 as the most practical date to begin the extended summer break, aiming to avoid disruption in academic activities during the extreme weather period.
Meanwhile, education authorities clarified that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to follow a separate academic schedule for colder and mountainous regions. Schools located in high-altitude areas will observe shorter summer vacations from July 1 to July 31, 2026, as already notified earlier. The province maintains different vacation calendars due to varying climate conditions across regions.
The sudden advancement of holidays in the plains has generated widespread discussion among parents and teachers, with many expressing concern over academic continuity and the impact of such a long closure period on students’ learning routines.
In a similar development, Punjab also announced extended summer vacations for schools across the province. Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat confirmed that all educational institutions in Punjab will remain closed from May 22 to August 23, 2026, with classes scheduled to resume on August 24.
The minister’s spokesperson stated that the decision was taken in response to intensifying heatwave conditions affecting several parts of the country. The minister later reaffirmed the announcement through his official Facebook account, making the province-wide directive final.
Earlier, education authorities in Punjab had already advised schools to revise working hours and consider early closure due to the rising temperatures. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority had also issued urgent heatwave alerts, directing school administrations and district authorities to implement precautionary measures for the safety of students and staff.
With both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab finalizing extended summer vacations, millions of students across Pakistan are now expected to experience one of the longest school holiday periods in recent years as severe weather conditions continue to reshape the country’s academic calendar.
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