The Punjab School Education Department has announced revised winter timings for public schools across the province, effective from October 16, 2026, until March 31, 2027.
The new schedule covers single-shift and double-shift schools, with separate timings for morning and afternoon sessions.
Single-Shift Schools
Under the revised schedule, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, classes will end at 12:30 p.m.
| Day | School Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Double-Shift Schools
Schools operating in two shifts will follow separate schedules for morning and afternoon sessions.
Morning Shift
| Day | School Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Afternoon Shift
| Day | School Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
District Authorities Directed to Implement Schedule
The department has directed all chief executive officers of district education authorities in Punjab to ensure that schools follow the revised timings.
According to the notification issued on October 14 and signed by School Education Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik, district education officials may adjust the 15-minute opening and closing time gap at girls' schools according to local requirements.
The revised schedule will remain in effect until March 31, 2027, after which the department may issue further instructions regarding school timings.
