Latest Winter Guidelines For Students In Khyber Pakhtoonkha
The Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has released new winter guidelines for all public and private schools across the province.
According to the latest notification, students are now allowed to wear sweaters, jackets, caps, and gloves of any color during the winter season. This decision gives students flexibility and ensures they stay warm and protected during harsh winter weather.
KP Allows Winter Clothing of Any Color for Students
The Directorate of Education in KP stated that schools will not restrict students to specific uniform colors during the winter months. Children may wear warm clothing of their choice based on availability at home and personal comfort.
The department emphasized that student safety and health come first, and no child should be forced to follow strict uniform rules at the cost of staying warm.
Balochistan Announces Extended Winter Vacations
The Government of Balochistan has also issued its winter vacation schedule for colder regions. Due to extremely low temperatures expected in December and January, schools will remain closed for a long winter break.
Balochistan Winter Vacation Schedule (Colder Regions)
- Start: December 16, 2025
- End: February 28, 2026
- Schools Reopen: March 1, 2026
The two-and-a-half-month closure is implemented every year to protect students from severe weather conditions.
Examination Updates in Balochistan
Examinations are already underway in several parts of the province:
Classes 1 to 7
Annual exams began on November 16 and will continue until November 24.
Class 8 (Balochistan Board)
Board exams for Class 8 are scheduled to begin on November 24.
School administrations have been directed to complete all academic and examination activities before the vacations begin.
Punjab Announces Winter Vacations for 2025-26
Punjab’s School Education Department has also released its winter holiday schedule for both government and private schools.
Punjab Winter Vacation Schedule
- Start: December 23, 2025
- End: January 12, 2026
- Schools Reopen: January 13, 2026
The department instructed all educational institutions to follow the same dates to maintain a uniform academic calendar across the province.
Reason for Early Winter Guidelines and Vacation Notifications
Weather forecasts indicate a sharp drop in temperature across northern and western regions in late December. Due to increasing cold waves, authorities in KP, Balochistan, and Punjab have introduced early guidelines and schedules to ensure student safety, minimize health risks, and help schools complete academic activities on time.
Schools have been advised to wrap up exams, assignments, and pre-vacation tasks before the break begins to avoid disruption in the academic year.
Conclusion
With winter approaching, all major provinces have issued new guidelines and vacation schedules to safeguard students from severe weather. KP has allowed flexible winter clothing without color restrictions, Balochistan has announced a long winter break for colder regions, and Punjab has finalized its holiday schedule for December and January. These timely decisions reflect the government’s commitment to student well-being and smooth academic planning across the country.