The federal authorities in Islamabad have officially declared winter vacations for schools and colleges, as announced by the Director General of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in a notification. The authorities will observe the winter holidays in all public educational institutions in the federal capital from December 25 to December 29. They will resume regular educational activities on January 1, 2025.
Announcement of Winter Vacations 2025 for Schools in Islamabad
In response to the prevailing cold wave across the country, including Islamabad, authorities have introduced revised school timings. Which will be effective until January 31, 2025. For schools operating in a single shift, classes will run from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Thursday, concluding at 12:30 pm on Fridays.
Islamabad Schools Set Winter Vacation Schedule for 2025
Schools with double shifts will have morning sessions from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, with Friday classes concluding at 12:30 pm. Evening shifts will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and Friday classes will begin at 2:30 pm after Jumma prayer.
Shift | Day | Timings |
Single Shift | Monday – Thursday | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | |
Double Shift | Morning Shift | |
Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | |
Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM | |
Evening Shift | Monday – Thursday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Friday | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
Winter Vacations 2025 Officially Announced for Schools and Colleges in Islamabad
Additionally, the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has announced winter vacations for schools and colleges in the province, starting from December 18, 2025, to January 1, 2025.
Federal Government Declares Winter Vacations 2025 for Islamabad Schools and Colleges
In Sindh, the Department of Education has declared winter vacation for all educational institutions, commencing on December 22 and lasting until December 31. With schools and colleges closed on the weekend of December 30 and 31. They have scheduled normal academic activities to resume on January 1, 2025, in Sindh.
Islamabad Schools Winter Vacations 2025
Overall, the official notifications for winter vacations in Islamabad and other provinces aim to provide a clear schedule for educational institutions and ensure the well-being of students during the winter season.
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