The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has issued a notification announcing summer vacations for educational institutions in the plain and cold mountainous districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the notification, summer holidays in primary schools located in plain areas will be observed from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Meanwhile, middle, high and higher secondary schools in the plain districts will remain closed from June 15 to August 16, 2026.
The Education Department further stated that educational institutions in the province’s coldest hilly areas will observe summer vacations from July 1 to July 31, 2026.
Summer holidays announced for Islamabad schools
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially announced summer vacations for all public and private schools and colleges in Islamabad from May 25.
According to the notification issued by the FDE, all public and private schools and colleges in Islamabad will close from May 25 till July 31, 2026.
Classes will resume on August 3 after the summer break.
The decision applies to all Islamabad Model Schools, colleges and Ex-FG institutions in both urban and rural areas of the capital.
According to the FDE, heads of institutions and administrative staff will continue to work during the holidays from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
The directive also outlines several academic and administrative activities during the vacation period. A two-week “Summer Fiesta” for students will begin from June 15, with further details to be shared after Eid ul Azha.
Officials said special coaching classes for Grade IX and X students will be arranged in June or July to ensure timely completion of the syllabus. These classes may also be conducted through digital classrooms, with live sessions in June and recorded lectures in July.
Training sessions for teachers will also be held, and participation of nominated staff has been made mandatory.
Meanwhile, undergraduate classes (BS and ADP programmes) will continue as per the academic calendar.
The notification further directs institutions to carry out repair, maintenance and stock-checking activities during the summer break.
The order has been issued with the approval of the Director General of the Federal Directorate of Education.
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