Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz-led Punjab government on Tuesday announced that all public and private schools across the province will commence summer vacations from May 28 to August 14.

The decision approved by Punjab CM was taken after consultations with the provincial education department and relevant authorities. Meanwhile a formal notification has also been issued.

“All schools in Punjab, both government and private, will observe summer break starting May 28 due to the severe heat conditions and to ensure the safety of students and staff,” the statement said.

Until May 28, schools will operate under revised timings, from 7:30am to 11:30am, as part of interim measures to minimise exposure to extreme heat. The new schedule is applicable with immediate effect across the province.

A senior official in the Punjab School Education Department said that the decision had been taken in response to health advisories and meteorological warnings predicting extreme temperatures in the coming days.

“The safety of children is our top priority. This early closure is a preventive step to protect students from heatstroke and related health risks,” the official added.

The provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has also issued alerts regarding the likelihood of a heatwave across southern and central Punjab regions, urging the public to limit outdoor activities during peak hours.