On December 25, 2025, the university will officially close on both the Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, the University of Karachi (UoK) has announced. The decision has been conveyed by a formal notice which is made by the university administration.
Official Holiday Notification
As per the notification, the University of Karachi will continue all the academic and administrative activities suspended on the specified date. The closure applies to:
- All departments and faculties
- Institutes and centers
- Administrative offices
- Affiliated units operating under UoK
It is recommended that students, faculty members, and staff should not come to the campus during this public holiday.
Examinations Scheduled for December 25 Postponed
The university, too, has made it clear that any date of the examinations set on December 25, 2025, have been delayed. These exams will be announced later by:
- The concerned departments
- Examination offices
- Official university notices
Students will be urged to keep in contact with their respective departments and verify on official communication channels at the UoK regularly on the rescheduled exams.
Guidance for Students
University officials have advised students to:
- Monitor notice boards and the official UoK website
- Follow departmental announcements
- Avoid relying on unofficial sources for exam updates
The timely communication will assist the students to remain ready when new schedules are issued.
Significance of the Day
On December 25, the day is celebrated all over Pakistan to remember the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan and is also celebrated as Christmas. This day is a traditional holiday celebrated in educational institutions in the country.
The University of Karachi will be closed on December 25, 2025, because of the public holidays announced throughout Pakistan. Students and staff have the opportunity to plan since their exams have been postponed, and all activities are suspended. The university will eventually communicate new exams.
