Punjabi authorities declared revised college hours on May 21, 2024, in order to shield pupils from the intense heat.
The Higher Education Department (HED) announced that courses will be held at a different hour owing to the extreme heat.
The following are the updated college schedules under the education department:
Due to the intense heat, the provincial government has declared an extra seven days off for schools.
| Days | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday and Saturday | 07:30am to 11:30am |
| Friday | 07:30am to 11:00am |
| Monday to Saturday (evening second shift) | 4:00pm to 8:00pm |
Rana Sikandar, the minister of education for Punjab, declared May 25–May 31 vacations for all public and private schools, with the exception of those that are still holding examinations.
The minister of education stated that private schools holding exams will be permitted to continue operating under certain restrictions, with a focus on protecting students from inclement weather.
The Punjab administration has already said that schools will be closed from June 1 to August 14.
Schools shortened their hours and declared early holidays amid the sweltering weather.
