In view of severe flooding and heavy rain, the Punjab government extended school closures for all government, aided, and private schools, colleges, and universities across the state until Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Official announcement and updates
- The decision was announced by Punjab’s Minister of School Education, Harjot Singh Bains.
- The initial closure was announced for August 27 and was extended several times as the flood situation worsened.
After the holiday
- Government schools: While schools were expected to reopen on September 8, government schools remained closed to students on Monday for inspections and cleaning. Teachers and other staff reported to duty to inspect the buildings and coordinate cleaning efforts. Regular classes for students in government schools were scheduled to resume on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
- Private schools: Private schools were allowed to reopen on Monday, September 8, provided that their buildings and infrastructure were safe for students and teachers. If a private school was still affected by floods, the respective District Commissioner could decide to keep it closed for a longer period.
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