The department issued a notification detailing the new schedule, stating that schools will now be closed from December 23 instead of December 20.

Winter holidays for all public and private schools in Punjab will last until January 10, with classes resuming on January 13.

Additionally, winter vacations for all public and private colleges in Punjab have been confirmed. According to a notification from the Higher Education Department, winter breaks for all colleges in the province will be from December 24 to January 5, 2025.

Following the winter holidays, all colleges will reopen on January 6. However, activities related to BS program examinations may continue as per the scheduled timeline.