A holiday has been announced for all public and private educational institutions in three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday, October 12, 2026. Schools, colleges and universities in Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera will remain closed following the imposition of an emergency in the province.
According to separate notifications issued by the district administrations, educational activities will remain suspended for the day. The orders apply to both government-run and privately managed institutions across the three districts.
The decision comes amid the prevailing situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have directed educational institutions to follow the closure orders until further instructions are issued.
Students, parents and teachers have been advised to stay updated through official announcements from their respective district administrations and educational institutions.
Swabi Announces Holiday for Schools and Colleges
The Swabi district administration has ordered all public and private educational institutions to remain closed on October 12. The deputy commissioner and District Education Officer issued instructions regarding the suspension of academic activities.
The notification directs schools, colleges and universities across the district to observe the holiday on Monday. The decision has been taken in view of the current situation.
Students in Swabi will not be required to attend their educational institutions during the announced closure. However, the administration has not provided further details about the circumstances behind the decision.
Mardan Schools and Universities to Remain Closed
The district administration of Mardan has also announced a holiday for all public and private educational institutions on Monday.
According to the notification issued by the deputy commissioner, schools, colleges and universities across the district will remain closed. Examinations and papers scheduled for October 12 have also been cancelled.
The administration has not announced revised dates for the affected examinations. Students preparing to appear in papers on Monday should contact their respective institutions or wait for official updates regarding the new schedule.
The cancellation of examinations is an important development for students who had been preparing for assessments scheduled on the announced holiday.
Nowshera Announces Educational Closure
In Nowshera, Deputy Commissioner Gohar Zaman has issued orders suspending educational activities on October 12.
All public and private schools, colleges and universities in the district will remain closed under the notification. Examinations scheduled for Monday have also been cancelled.
However, no revised examination schedule has been announced so far. Educational institutions are expected to share further instructions with students once the relevant authorities provide additional guidance.
Students and parents in Nowshera should follow official updates to confirm when cancelled examinations will take place.
Why Have Schools Been Closed in KP?
The holiday announcements follow the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. District administrations in Swabi, Mardan and Nowshera have issued separate notifications ordering educational institutions to suspend activities for the day.
The available notifications do not provide further details about the specific circumstances behind the emergency. Therefore, students and parents should rely on official statements rather than unverified reports circulating on social media.
The closures currently apply to the three named districts. No information has been provided in the notifications about a province-wide holiday covering all educational institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Will Schools Reopen on October 13?
The announced holiday covers Monday, October 12, 2026. No extension of the closure has been confirmed in the provided notifications.
Schools, colleges and universities may resume their normal activities on Tuesday, October 13, unless the relevant authorities issue new instructions.
Students in Mardan and Nowshera should also wait for official announcements regarding replacement dates for cancelled examinations. Parents and teachers are advised to monitor updates from district administrations and educational institutions for any changes.
