Unverified news is circulating on social media that educational institutions across the country will observe 8 holidays in February due to the coming general elections in Pakistan.
According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for February 8, 2024, and approximately 18,000 candidates will take part in the elections.
Multiple reports suggest that the holidays for the elections will start on February 4, 2024 (Sunday) followed by the Kashmir Day Holiday on February 5, 2024 (Monday).
Moreover, there will be holidays from February 6, 2024, to February 10, 2024, for general elections in Pakistan and then there will be a weekly off on February 11, 2024 (Sunday).
Hence, the educational institutions (schools, colleges, and universities) will reopen on February 12, 2024 (Monday).
Meanwhile, the government and provincial governments haven’t given the finalized decisions and the formal announcement is expected in the first week of February.