Punjab courts uphold three‑month school summer break despite private school petition

The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition filed by the Private Schools Federation of Punjab that sought to reduce the traditional three‑month summer vacation to two months for both public and private schools. The court’s ruling maintains the existing three‑month holiday schedule, which begins on May 22 as announced by the Punjab government in response to an intense heatwave.

Following the decision, provincial authorities accused several elite schools, including American Lycetuff and Lahore Grammar School (LGS), of disregarding the official vacation order. The controversy highlights ongoing debate between education stakeholders over the impact of extended breaks on learning continuity versus student well‑being in extreme heat conditions.