A 12-day holiday for Durga Puja, Fateha-i-Yazdaham, Prabarana Purnima, and Lakshmi Puja is scheduled from September 28 to October 7 for secondary schools and colleges. Academic activities were set to restart on October 8. However, confusion has arisen after the Ministry of Education directed institutions not to hold exams on October 8 and 9. Some school authorities misinterpreted the directive and announced extended holidays until October 9, causing uncertainty among students, parents, and teachers. Officials from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) have clarified that the official holiday ends on October 7, and schools must reopen on October 8. Classes will continue as usual, though no exams can be scheduled on October 8 and 9. The ministry emphasized that the directive was meant only to ensure exam-free days, not to prolong the holiday. Authorities urged institutions to follow instructions strictly and seek clarification if in doubt.