The Punjab School Education Department has officially rejected all rumors about early summer vacations, calling the viral notification false, baseless, and misleading.

Over the past few days, a fake document began circulating online, claiming that all public and private schools in Punjab would shut down for summer holidays from May 22 to August 17, 2025. The notification looked real — but it wasn’t. It was designed to fool people.

On Monday, a spokesperson from the SED stepped forward to clear the air. “There is no official decision regarding summer holidays yet,” he said. “The message spreading online is fake and unverified. Please don’t believe such rumors.”

This unexpected twist has caused confusion in thousands of households, especially when students began preparing for a long break. Parents started planning vacations — only to be disappointed by the truth.

The spokesperson further explained that the government will decide summer holidays only after evaluating weather conditions, official policies, and other important factors. Once a final decision is made, it will be shared only through official government channels — not random WhatsApp forwards or Facebook posts.

Interestingly, education experts believe such false information can be part of larger digital disinformation campaigns aimed at creating public confusion and undermining trust in official institutions. “This is why it’s so important to verify every news item before reacting to it,” an analyst commented.

The Education Department also assured parents, teachers, and school management that they will be informed well in time through proper and trusted channels. Everyone is advised to avoid reacting to or sharing unconfirmed reports.

This fake notification frenzy reminds us all to stay alert in the digital age — where not everything that goes viral is true. In the end, truth travels slower — but stronger.