Rawalpindi schools get 9-day Eid break

Students in Rawalpindi are set to enjoy nine days of Eid Ul Fitr holidays, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Education.

Schools across the city will remain closed from March 29 to April 5 for Eid-ul-Fitr, covering both government and private institutions. There will be no Class 9 board exams during this period. Regular academic activities will resume on April 6.

The federal government has declared public holidays for Eid from March 31 to April 2. Offices and businesses will remain closed during these days and reopen on April 3.

Students will get an extended break for Eid celebrations, while businesses and offices will follow the official three-day holiday schedule.