The Punjab School Education Department has announced revised winter timings for public schools across the province, effective from October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Under the new schedule, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Thursday, while classes on Fridays will end at 12:30 pm.
For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays. The afternoon shift will operate from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday, while Friday classes will take place from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.
The department has directed all chief executive officers of district education authorities across Punjab to ensure compliance with the revised schedule. The notification, issued on October 14 and signed by School Education Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik, also allows district education officials to adjust the 15-minute gap between opening and closing times at girls’ schools according to local requirements.