The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a seven-day extension of summer vacation for teachers, now set to return on June 7, 2026, instead of June 1. This decision, made by the School Education Department, is in response to extreme heat conditions affecting many districts, where temperatures have exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. The department noted that teachers are also engaged in important duties related to the census and board examinations during this period. The notification shared on the department's official X handle emphasized the necessity of this extension for the health and well-being of teachers. While teachers will report back to duty later, schools will still reopen for students on June 16, as previously scheduled. The government is prioritizing the health of educators amid the ongoing heatwave, which has been impacting various parts of the state significantly, necessitating this adjustment in the academic calendar.