Punjab revises government school timings from October 16

The Punjab School Education Department has announced a revised timetable for government schools across the province, with the new schedule set to take effect on October 16, 2026, and remain applicable until March 31, 2027.

Under the notification, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Thursday, while Friday classes will end at 12:30 pm.

For double-shift institutions, morning classes will run from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm from Monday to Thursday and conclude at 12:30 pm on Fridays.

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The afternoon shift will begin at 1:30 pm and end at 4:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, these classes will be held from 2 pm to 4:30 pm.

The department has also allowed adjustments of up to 15 minutes to the timings of schools for female students. Chief Executive Officers of Education have been authorised to make such changes where necessary.

All district education authorities have been directed to implement the revised timetable to ensure government schools follow the prescribed schedule throughout the province.

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