Reports circulating on social media suggest that educational institutions nationwide might close for 8 days next month due to the upcoming General Election scheduled for February 8.
According to these unverified reports, educational institutes could shut down on February 4 for Kashmir Day and remain closed during the election period from February 6 to 10.
The closure would extend to February 11, with schools and colleges expected to reopen on February 12. Notably, there are two anticipated public holidays in February: one on February 5 for Kashmir Day and another on February 8 for the general elections.
While officials have reportedly finalized the decision, the official announcement is expected in the first week of February. It was previously mentioned that educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa might close from February 7 to 9 due to the general elections.
Local authorities could also consider extending the holidays based on prevailing circumstances. Stay tuned for official updates on this matter.