Schools in Sindh to open at 9 am until January 26 due to intense cold

The Sindh government has announced a change in school timings in response to the province’s intense cold, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday. 

The Education Department revised the school timings on the instruction from Education Minister Sardar Shah, read an X post from the Minister of Education and Literacy, Government of Sindh.

Severe Cold Wave Across Sindh

Schools will NOT remain closed but the opening time has been revised.

All public and private schools will now open at 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM. pic.twitter.com/niw9XHzyYx

— Minister Education & Literacy Government of Sindh (@MinisterEduGos) January 10, 2026

 According to an official notification, all public and private schools will open at 9 am while keeping closing hours unchanged.

 The decision will come into effect from Monday, January 12, and continue until January 26, amid a severe cold wave across Sindh.

Sources had earlier said that the move was prompted by the intensifying cold wave affecting the province.