Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has officially announced winter vacations for all public and private schools across the province.
He shared the update through his social media accounts.
According to the announcement, winter holidays will begin on December 22 and continue until January 10.
Along with the holiday schedule, the minister also confirmed a major change in the examination calendar for matric and intermediate students. He said both exams will now take place after Ramadan and Eid instead of the earlier planned dates.
Under the new schedule, matric examinations are expected to start around March 24. Intermediate exams will follow later.
The minister explained that the decision aims to give students enough time to prepare and reduce academic pressure during the holy month of Ramadan.