LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has announced new timings for public schools across the province for the winter season, with the revised schedule taking effect from October 16, 2026.
According to the notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department, the new school hours will remain in effect till March 31, 2027.
The notification said that the single-shift schools will open from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, teaching hours in single-shift schools will be from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
Similarly, the morning shift in double-shift schools will be from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm, while on Friday, the morning shift will run from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.
The second shift will begin at 1:30 pm till 4:30 pm. On Fridays, the evening shift will begin at 2 pm and end at 4:30 pm.
“The 15-minute difference in working hours of girls’ schools can be adjusted at the district level as per the need,” the notification added.
Chief Executive Officers and District Education Authorities across Punjab have been directed to ensure the implementation of the new working hours.
