As the heat intensifies across the plains of Punjab, the State Government and the Department of School Education have finalized the holiday calendar for the academic session 2025-26. With temperatures already pushing past seasonal norms in late April, parents and students are closely tracking the official notification for the long summer break.Summer Vacation 2026: Schedule and DurationAccording to the standard academic notification for Punjab schools, the summer vacation for the year 2026 is scheduled as follows:Start Date: June 1, 2026End Date: June 30, 2026School Reopening: July 1, 2026While the primary vacation period is strictly defined for the month of June, the government often issues emergency heatwave orders in late May. If temperatures cross the 45°C mark in districts like Ludhiana, Bathinda, or Amritsar, schools may be ordered to shift to "Morning Timing" (7:30 AM to 12:30 PM) or start the holidays a week earlier.Upcoming Gazetted Holidays in Punjab (May - June 2026)Before the long summer break begins, there are several regional and national holidays where schools and government offices will remain closed:DateOccasionDayMay 1, 2026May Day / Buddha PurnimaFridayMay 27, 2026Eid-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)WednesdayJune 18, 2026Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev JiThursdayJune 29, 2026Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh JiMondayImportant Instructions for Students and ParentsThe Punjab Education Department has issued specific guidelines regarding the summer break to ensure the academic flow is not entirely disrupted:Summer Camps: Many "Schools of Eminence" and meritorious schools may organize 10-day summer camps in the first week of June focusing on skill development.Homework & Projects: Students are advised to complete their "Holiday Homework" which is often integrated with the Experiential Learning module of the PSEB syllabus.Private Schools: While private affiliated schools generally follow the government’s June schedule, they are permitted to extend holidays by up to 7 days based on their individual academic calendars.Health Advisory for the HeatwaveGiven that April 2026 has already seen record heat, the health department suggests that students avoid outdoor activities between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Schools have been directed to ensure functional water coolers and ORS packets in medical rooms until the vacation officially begins.
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