LAHORE, October 14, 2026: The Punjab School Education Department has officially announced revised operating hours for all public schools across the province, with the new schedule taking effect on October 16, 2026, and remaining applicable until March 31, 2027.
Revised School Timings Take Effect October 16
According to the notification issued on Wednesday, single-shift government schools will operate from 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, while Friday timings will be 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM.
For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:45 AM to 1:15 PM, Monday through Thursday, with classes concluding at 12:30 PM on Fridays.
The afternoon or evening shift in double-shift schools will operate from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, the second shift will begin at 2:00 PM and end at 4:30 PM.
Revised School Timings
Single-Shift Schools
- Monday–Thursday: 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Double-Shift Schools — Morning
- Monday–Thursday: 8:45 AM – 1:15 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Double-Shift Schools — Afternoon/Evening
- Monday–Thursday: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The department has directed all Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) throughout Punjab to ensure strict implementation of the revised schedule.
The notification further allows the concerned education authorities to adjust the 15-minute difference in opening and closing times for girls’ schools according to local convenience.
The official notification, issued under the authority of School Education Department Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik, applies to public schools across Punjab.
The revised schedule will remain effective until March 31, 2027, unless subsequently amended by the department.
