Major private school associations across Pakistan have rejected the Punjab government’s decision to announce summer vacations from May 22 to August 23 for educational institutions. Representatives of the associations termed the nearly three month break harmful for the education system and announced plans to challenge the decision in the Lahore High Court, including its Rawalpindi, Multan, and Bahawalpur benches.

Major private school associations across Pakistan have rejected the Punjab government’s decision to announce summer vacations from May 22 to August 23 for educational institutions.

Representatives of the associations termed the nearly three month break harmful for the education system and announced plans to challenge the decision in the Lahore High Court, including its Rawalpindi, Multan, and Bahawalpur benches.

The associations said such lengthy vacations could negatively impact students’ academic activities and increase dropout risks.

All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association President Dr. Abrar Hussain Malik criticized the early closure of schools and said long breaks reduce students’ interest in studies while increasing screen time and non academic activities.

He warned that millions of children are already out of school in Pakistan and extended vacations could further affect educational continuity.

“All Pakistan Private Schools Colleges Association” President Irfan Muzaffar Kayani said the decision would damage the education system and suggested holidays should instead be observed from June 1 to August 14.

He also called for permission to organize summer camps for classes nine and ten. Other private school representatives proposed reducing vacation duration and adjusting school timings during extreme heat instead of shutting schools for nearly three months.

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