On October 16, 2026, the Punjab School Education Department announced new winter school timings for all government-run schools, to remain in place until March 31, 2027. The change applies across the province.
For schools operating on a single‑shift model, classes begin at 8:45 a.m. each weekday. From Monday through Thursday, dismissal occurs at 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, the school day ends at 12:30 p.m.
Schools that run two shifts each day follow a staggered timetable. The morning session starts at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 1:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday. After a break, the afternoon session begins at 2:00 p.m. and continues until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
District education authorities received instructions to ensure compliance, requiring every government school to follow the prescribed hours without deviation.
The new schedule took effect on the same day it was announced, October 16, 2026. District education authorities received instructions to ensure compliance, requiring every government school to follow the prescribed hours without deviation.
The Punjab School Education Department issued the directive to district officials, aiming for uniform implementation across the province’s educational institutions.
The revised hours set a fixed start and end time for both single‑shift and double‑shift schools.
The timetable is set to run until March 31, 2027.
The schedule applies to all government schools in Punjab.