KARACHI, May 22, 2025 — As the blistering summer sun tightens its grip across Pakistan, the Sindh government has officially declared a two-month-long summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions across the province.
The break will begin on June 1 and continue through July 31, as per a notification issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department on Thursday.
This long-anticipated move comes amid growing public concern over the extreme heatwaves that have made daily school attendance nearly unbearable for children and teachers alike. “In light of the decision made during the sub-committee meeting of the steering committee on education held on November 28, 2024, summer vacations shall be observed from June 1 to July 31,” the official statement reads.
Educational institutions across Sindh, from bustling Karachi to remote rural districts, are now preparing to wind down for what promises to be one of the hottest summers in recent memory. The government’s decision has been welcomed by parents and educators who were increasingly concerned about the health risks students face in such high temperatures.
Meanwhile, in neighboring Punjab, the heatwave has intensified so rapidly that authorities there have announced an even earlier start to summer holidays. Schools in Punjab will now close on May 28 instead of June 1, and have been directed to reduce school hours, with all institutions required to shut down by 11:30 a.m. daily.
This is not the first time weather extremes have disrupted education in the region. Just last year, summer heatwaves forced schools in Punjab to close for a full week in May, while toxic smog led to extended closures in November.
The Sindh government’s decision underscores the growing challenge of climate-induced disruptions to education. As temperatures continue to soar, school authorities, parents, and policymakers alike are being forced to adapt swiftly. With summer vacations just days away, the focus now shifts to ensuring students return in August refreshed, safe, and ready for the next academic session—hopefully under cooler skies.