According to a notification issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department, all public and private educational institutions in Sindh are set to operate six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, starting August 1, 2026.
Sindh School Education and Literacy Department Mandates Monday-to-Saturday Schedule
The Sindh government announced the mandatory six-day work week on Thursday following the conclusion of summer vacations. The official directive, dated July 29, 2026, applies to all public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of the department and remains in effect until further orders. Schools across the province reopened on August 1 after completing a two-month summer break that began on June 1 and ran through July 31.
Prior Closures Linked to Middle East Crisis and Weather Adjustments
The shift to a six-day schedule follows several disruptions to the academic calendar earlier in the year. In March, the Sindh government ordered schools closed from March 16 to 31 in view of the Middle East crisis due to the US-Israel war against Iran. Following those disruptions, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced that educational institutions would resume normal operations with closures observed only on Saturdays.
Did You Know? The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department issued its official notification regarding the six-day work week on July 29, 2026, just days before schools reopened on August 1.
What May Happen Next as Schools Resume Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the six-day school week take effect in Sindh?
According to the notification issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department, the six-day working week takes effect on August 1, 2026.
Which institutions are affected by the new scheduling rule?
The directive applies to all public and private educational institutions under the administrative control of the School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh.
What prompted earlier school closures in the province earlier this year?
In March, schools were closed from March 16 to 31 in view of the Middle East crisis due to the US-Israel war against Iran.