Fact Check : No Early Winter Vacations announced in Punjab

In Punjab, officials have declared all news regarding school closures or early winter vacations this year, circulating on numerous digital platforms as fake.

The worsening smog sparked speculation about early winter holidays in Punjab’s schools. However, officials clarified that no decision has been made regarding school closures or early vacations this year in Punjab.

The public is advised by authorities to follow official statements from the Punjab government and the Education Department.
Last year, on 3 November, the Punjab government shut down schools for a week, later extending the holidays by another week due to severe smog.

The weather is being closely monitored by authorities, but no official decision on school closures has yet been made.

Lahore is at the top of the world pollution charts once again. Families, schools, and authorities are on high alert, and the coming days could see urgent measures to protect public health.

Will Punjab schools have early winter vacation?

Following a severe smog alert, speculation has grown regarding potential school closures in Punjab — raising the question of whether early winter vacations will be announced this year, like last year.

According to details, the Meteorological Department has issued a concerning alert over worsening smog conditions across various cities of Punjab, particularly in Lahore, where air pollution continues to intensify and may disrupt educational activities.

The department stated that due to persistently dry weather, smog levels are expected to worsen in the coming days.

Lahore has once again been ranked as the world’s most polluted city today, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a hazardous level of 362.

Last year, the Punjab government had closed educational institutions for a week starting from November 3, later extending the holidays by another week.

This year, the Punjab government and the Education Department are closely monitoring the situation; however, no decision regarding school closures has been made so far.