MULTAN – Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan has officially announced an extension of summer vacations 2025 until September 7 following recommendations from the Deans Committee meeting held on August 18, 2025. The notification further confirmed that all male and female hostels will reopen on September 7 giving clarity to thousands of students preparing for the new academic term.
Official Notification and Decision Background
In its statement, the university wrote:
“On the recommendations of Deans Committee along with others held on 18.08.2025, Summer Vacations 2025 are extended till September 7, 2025. All hostels (male/female) shall reopen on the same date.”
The decision comes after several universities and colleges in Punjab reviewed their academic schedules in light of the provincial government’s education directives. The extension ensures a smooth reopening process particularly for hostel students traveling from across the country.
Phased Reopening of Schools in Punjab
While BZU has opted for an extended break, the Punjab government has already implemented a phased reopening of schools and colleges across the province.
- Phase One (August 18, 2025): Classes resumed for Grade 9, Grade 10, intermediate, O-Level, and A-Level students.
- Phase Two (September 1, 2025): Students of Grades 1 to 8 will return to classrooms.
Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat stressed that the staggered reopening strategy was designed to avoid overcrowding in schools and to manage logistics efficiently across public and private institutions.
Revised School Timings in Punjab
The provincial government also issued a notification on school timings effective from August 18, 2025.
- Single-Shift Schools
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Morning Shift Schools
- Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Evening Shift Schools
- Monday–Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
These timings apply to all government and private institutions across Punjab.
Impact on Students and Parents
The BZU Multan summer vacations 2025 extension gives university students an additional 10 days of break helping them prepare for the semester ahead. Hostel residents especially those traveling from remote districts have also received clear guidance for planning their return.
For schoolchildren, the phased reopening has been welcomed by parents who were concerned about sudden overcrowding and heat management in classrooms. Education analysts believe the staggered approach will reduce logistical challenges especially in transportation and administration.
Broader Context
The decision aligns with the government’s cautious approach to balancing academic continuity with administrative preparedness. BZU Multan, one of the largest universities in South Punjab hosts tens of thousands of students making the timing of hostel reopening particularly important.
Education experts say such adjustments reflect a broader trend in Pakistan’s academic calendar management where universities and schools must adapt to weather conditions, administrative needs and government directives.
