LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has announced revised winter timings for public schools across the province, effective from October 16, 2026. The new schedule will remain in place until March 31, 2027.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, classes will be held from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
In double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm from Monday to Thursday, while Friday timings will be from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
The evening shift will operate from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the second shift will begin at 2 pm and end at 4:30 pm.
The notification further stated that the 15-minute difference in working hours for girls’ schools may be adjusted at the district level according to local requirements.
Chief Executive Officers and District Education Authorities across Punjab have been directed to ensure the implementation of the revised school timings.
