ISLAMABAD: The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has changed school timings in Islamabad due to the winter season of 2025.
According to details, the new schedule will remain in place from December 1 to January 31.
Under the new timings, single-shift schools will open from 8:30am to 2:00pm. On Fridays, single-shift schools will operate from 8:30am to 1:15pm.
For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:15am to 1:15pm, while the evening shift will continue from 1:15pm to 6:00pm.
The FDE has directed all schools to implement the revised timings from December 1 without delay.
Winter School Timings in Islamabad (FDE) – Updated Schedule 2025
| School Type | Days | Timings (New Winter Schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Shift Schools | Monday–Thursday | 8:30am – 2:00pm |
| Single-Shift Schools | Friday | 8:30am – 1:15pm |
| Double-Shift Schools | Morning Shift | 8:15am – 1:15pm |
| Double-Shift Schools | Evening Shift | 1:15pm – 6:00pm |
| Implementation Period | Dec 1 – Jan 31 | All schools to follow revised timings |
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Punjab Schools Also Change Timings Due to Smog:
The Punjab government has also changed school timings for public and private schools because of heavy smog.
According to DG Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, all government and private schools across the province will not open before 8:45am from November 3, 2025. The new schedule will remain in place until January 31, 2026.
He said that schools violating the new timings will face fines between Rs500,000 and Rs1 million. The decision was made due to dangerous levels of smog in Lahore and nearby areas.
Dr. Imran added that between October 19 and 30, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained between 300 and 400, showing the presence of hazardous particles in the air.
The decision was taken because of these alarming AQI readings in Punjab, especially Lahore, where air pollution touched dangerous levels. Authorities hope that the revised timings will help reduce morning traffic rush and control pollution during peak hours.
