The decision has been taken keeping in mind the extreme weather conditions in Punjab.
Chandigarh: Keeping in mind the severe cold conditions, the Punjab government extended the winter holidays till January 14, 2023, for students of class I to Class VII of all government, aided, recognised and private schools in the state.
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In a tweet, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said holidays are being extended for Classes 1 to 7 till January 14. However, he added that students of Classes 8 to 12 must attend school from 10 am to 3 pm.
The teaching staff has been asked to be present in schools.
The state government had extended winter vacations in all schools until January 8.
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