LAHORE – As winter approaches, students will follow new school timings from October 16, 2026, until March 31, 2027.
Punjab School Education Department revised school timings across the province for the upcoming winter season, with the new schedule set to take effect on October 16, 2026, and continue until March 31, 2027.
According to a notification issued on October 14, the revised timings cover government schools operating under single-shift and double-shift systems, with separate schedules for morning and afternoon sessions and shorter hours on Fridays.
Under the new arrangement, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, classes will begin at 8:45 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m.
For double-shift schools, the morning session will run from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while Friday classes will end at 12:30 p.m. after starting at 8:45 a.m.
The afternoon or evening session at double-shift schools will operate from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the afternoon shift will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
| School Category | Days | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Single-shift schools | Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Single-shift schools | Friday | 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Double-shift morning session | Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
| Double-shift morning session | Friday | 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
| Double-shift afternoon/evening session | Monday to Thursday | 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Double-shift afternoon/evening session | Friday | 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
The notification was issued under reference number SED/OPS/GEN/O/261014/1929 and file number SO(ACAD)1-8/2026. It bears the signature of Punjab School Education Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik.
The department has directed all Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to ensure that schools under their respective jurisdictions implement the revised schedule.
The notification also allows the relevant district education authorities to adjust the 15-minute interval between opening and closing times at girls’ schools according to local requirements and convenience.
The revised schedule specifically applies to government schools across Punjab. Although some secondary reports may refer to private institutions, the notification’s stated scope is limited to public-sector schools.
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