Punjab Ends Weekly Holiday for School Administrative Staff
The Punjab School Education Department has taken a significant administrative step by ending the weekly holiday for school administrative staff, a move aimed at improving efficiency and streamlining operations across education offices in the province.
12/21/20251 min read
What Has Changed?
Under the new directive, administrative offices associated with the School Education Department will now remain open throughout the week, including weekends. This effectively removes the regular Saturday holiday for administrative personnel.
It is important to note that this decision does not apply to teaching staff or students. School timetables, classroom schedules, and academic calendars remain unchanged. The policy specifically targets administrative and clerical staff working in education-related offices.
Who Is Affected?
The decision applies to administrative staff working in various subordinate institutions, including:
Directorates of Public Instruction (DPIs)
Punjab Education Monitoring Authority (PEMA)
Punjab Education Communication and Technology Authority (PECTA)
Children’s Library Complex
Other attached departments under the School Education Department
These offices are now expected to operate without a fixed weekly holiday.
Why Was This Decision Taken?
According to official sources, the primary objective behind this move is to enhance administrative efficiency. The government believes that keeping offices open throughout the week will:
Improve coordination between departments
Speed up decision-making processes
Reduce delays in file movement and documentation
Ensure smoother communication across education institutions
By eliminating weekend closures, authorities aim to address backlogs and ensure faster execution of administrative tasks.
Implementation Status
The directive has reportedly been circulated internally and is said to be effective immediately. Department heads have been instructed to ensure compliance within their respective offices. However, as of now, a widely published public notification has yet to be released, which has led to some uncertainty among staff.
Looking Ahead
While the move is intended to improve governance and efficiency, it has sparked discussions about work-life balance for administrative employees. How this decision will impact staff morale and productivity in the long term remains to be seen.
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