Schools in Punjab Closed till 31st May 2020

The School Education Department (Punjab) has further extended the closure of all public and private schools to remain closed till 31st May, 2020. The notification has also been issued by Secretary Schools, Punjab.

Due to Corona pandemic, schools in Punjab were earlier closed with effect from 14th March 2020. However, as the situation is still not under control, the School Education Department, Punjab has notified vide NO.SO(A-1)I-31/2008 dated 1st April, 2020 that all public & private schools in the province of Punjab shall remain closed until 31st May, 2020.

The notification read as:

In continuation of this Department’s notification of Even No. dated 13.03.2020, all Public and Private Schools shall remain closed until 31.05.2020. The closure will be treated as summer vacations.

The vacations will be considered as Summer Vacations. Previously, summer vacations were given from June – August, however, it is expected that if the Covid-19 pandemic gets under control, schools shall will be open from 1st June, 2020.

The notification is given below for ready reference.