School Winter Vacation in Punjab: Extended

In response to the cold weather and fog in Punjab, the School Education Department has extended the winter vacation in all public and private educational institutions until January 9, 2023. The winter vacation began on December 18, 2023. The Punjab Government has also changed the school timings starting January 1 till January 14, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Key Points of the Announcement

1. The winter vacation has been extended due to the severity of the weather in Punjab, including cold temperatures and dense fog.
2. The School Education Department announced the extension of winter vacation in all public and private educational institutions.
3. The winter vacation began on December 18, 2023, and will now be extended until January 9, 2023.
4. The Punjab Government has also changed the school timings from January 1 to January 14, 2023, from 10 am to 3 pm.
5. The decision to extend the winter vacation was made given the prevailing cold weather, with the expectation that the weather will improve in the coming days.

The Punjab government has extended the winter vacation in all public and private educational institutions until January 9, 2023, due to the cold weather and fog in the region. The school timings have also been changed from January 1 to January 14, 2023, to accommodate the cold weather conditions.