Summary The new timings will take effect on October 16, 2026, and remain in force until March 31, 2027.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has revised the timings of public schools across the province and issued a notification announcing the new schedule.
The Punjab School Education Department has announced revised operating hours for all government schools across the province.
The new timings will take effect on October 16, 2026, and remain in force until March 31, 2027. The department has directed all Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Education to ensure implementation of the revised schedule.
According to the notification, single-shift schools will open at 8:45am and close at 1:30pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, schools will close at 12:30pm.
Timings have also been set for double-shift schools. The morning shift will run from 8:45am to 1:15pm from Monday to Thursday, while classes on Fridays will end at 12:30pm.
Similarly, the afternoon shift at double-shift schools will operate from 1:30pm to 4:30pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the second shift will begin at 2pm and end at 4:30pm.
According to the Punjab School Education Department, school timings for female students may be adjusted by up to 15 minutes. The relevant CEOs of Education have been authorised to make changes as needed.
The department has instructed the concerned authorities to ensure compliance with the new schedule so that academic activities continue according to the prescribed timings in all government schools across the province.
