LAHORE – Private Schools in Pakistan made an appeal to the government, demanding an urgent review of the announced summer vacation schedule and calling for a short duration of the break amid growing concerns over academic loss.
Vice President Private School Solutions of Pakistan Muhammad Khawar Naseem Batalvi warned that the current academic situation is worsening and students are suffering heavy educational setbacks. He proposed that summer vacations should be strictly limited from June 15 to August 1, instead of the existing longer break.
He added that a large portion of the academic year has already been lost, with schools remaining completely shut during March. Even in April, only a few days of actual teaching were conducted, further disrupting the learning process.
Batalvi highlighted that matric-level classes have still not properly started, and students have received only two days of formal instruction so far, a situation he described as seriously damaging to educational standards across the country.
In his appeal, officials urged government not only to shorten the summer holidays but also to allow summer camps in schools. He said such initiatives are essential to recover lost academic time, enable continuous learning, and ensure that the syllabus is completed within the scheduled academic year.
Punjab Summer Holidays 2026
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced a three-month summer vacation for schools across Punjab. According to an official statement, the holidays will begin on May 22 and end on August 23, with schools set to reopen on August 24.
The decision comes amid an ongoing heatwave, following earlier advisories from the Punjab Disaster Management Authority urging schools to adjust timings, suspend outdoor activities, ensure drinking water availability, and maintain cooling and ventilation systems.
Punjab announces Summer Vacations 2026 for schools from May 22
