LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has introduced revised winter timings for public schools across the province from Friday ( today) , with the new schedule set to remain in effect until March 31, 2027.
Under a notification issued on Wednesday, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45am to 1:30pm from Monday to Thursday, while classes on Fridays will end at 12:30pm.
For double-shift schools, the morning shift will run from 8:45am to 1:15pm from Monday to Thursday and until 12:30pm on Fridays. The afternoon shift will operate from 1:30pm to 4:30pm on weekdays and from 2pm to 4:30pm on Fridays.
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The notification, signed by School Education Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik, directs all chief executive officers of district education authorities to ensure that schools follow the revised schedule.
District officials have also been authorised to adjust the 15-minute gap between opening and closing times at girls’ schools according to local requirements.
Revised winter timings for Punjab schools
| School type | Days | Opening time | Closing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single shift | Monday to Thursday | 8:45am | 1:30pm |
| Single shift | Friday | 8:45am | 12:30pm |
| Double shift – morning | Monday to Thursday | 8:45am | 1:15pm |
| Double shift – morning | Friday | 8:45am | 12:30pm |
| Double shift – afternoon | Monday to Thursday | 1:30pm | 4:30pm |
| Double shift – afternoon | Friday | 2:00pm | 4:30pm |
Validity: The revised schedule will remain in force until March 31, 2027.
