Educational institutions across Pakistan have reopened after a 21-day closure on April 1, 2026 (today), marking the formal resumption of academic activities throughout the province.
Teaching processes have restarted with physical attendance in schools and colleges.
According to the administration, private schools opened at 8:00 am, while government schools resumed at 8:45 am. Dismissal timings for both public and private institutions have been scheduled between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm.
It is worth noting that educational institutions across the country had been closed since March 10 under an austerity campaign. However, with conditions returning to normal, academic operations have now been restored.
Punjab
In Punjab, Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that all schools have reopened from today. He clarified that institutions will operate five days a week and dismissed social media claims about a shorter schedule as fake. The minister also ruled out online or hybrid learning, directing students to attend physical classes.
Sindh
The government of Sindh confirmed that schools, including those in Karachi, will reopen as scheduled on April 1 (today). Education Minister Sardar Shah rejected rumours of extended holidays, stating that all academic activities, including exams, will proceed normally with no shift to online education.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, schools have also resumed from April 1(today) after nearly three weeks of closure. The provincial government has introduced new timings, with primary schools operating from 7:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m. Additional initiatives, including mandatory assemblies and weekly literary sessions, have also been announced for student development.
Balochistan
The Balochistan Education Department has also announced the reopening of all educational institutions from April 1 (today). Schools will follow a five-day schedule from Monday to Friday, with weekends off. The department confirmed that exams and assessments will be conducted as per the existing timetable.
The education departments across all regions have urged parents and students to rely on official notifications and ignore unverified information circulating on social media.
Islamabad
In the federal capital, Islamabad, all private schools and colleges have resumed classes from April 1 (today). The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority has issued a formal notification directing institutions to restart physical classes and continue regular academic schedules.
Gilgit-Baltistan
The education department in Gilgit-Baltistan has confirmed that all public and private schools are reopening from April 1(today). The announcement was made by Education Secretary Usman Ahmed, who directed institutions to ensure a smooth resumption of academic activities.
