FDE announces summer break for institutions from June 5

Islamabad: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially announced summer vacations for all educational institutions operating under its jurisdiction.

According to a notification issued on Friday, summer break will begin on June 5, 2025, and continue until August 1, 2025. With August 2 and 3 falling on Saturday and Sunday, schools and colleges will reopen on Monday, August 4, 2025.

The notification also details revised school timings ahead of the vacation period. Starting Monday, May 26, 2025, single-shift institutions will observe school hours from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Heads of double-shift institutions have been advised to adjust their evening schedules accordingly. In preparation for the summer break, all heads of institutions have been directed to issue holiday homework based on the sample provided in the previous academic session. Teachers are also expected to participate in professional training sessions, with schedules and nominations to be communicated 3–4 days in advance.

Moreover, school heads have been instructed to update data on the HRMIS portal and begin necessary repair and maintenance work during the vacation period. Administrative staff and heads are to follow official summer office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Undergraduate programs (BS & ADP) will continue as per their academic calendars without interruption. Heads and designated focal persons must remain available for ongoing project-related activities, including IT infrastructure upgrades, Summer Fiesta events, and Tech Boot Camps. Libraries and IT labs are to remain open for student use throughout the vacation.