The Punjab School Education Department has introduced new timings for all public schools across the province, which will remain in effect from October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
According to the revised schedule, single-shift schools will open at 8:45 a.m. and close at 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, classes will end at 12:30 p.m.
Single-Shift Schools
| Day | School Timings |
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
Schools running double shifts will follow separate timings for morning and afternoon sessions. The morning shift will operate from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while Friday classes will end at 12:30 p.m.
Double-Shift Schools: Morning Shift
| Day | School Timings |
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
For the afternoon shift, classes will run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, the session will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
Double-Shift Schools: Afternoon Shift
| Day | School Timings |
| Monday to Thursday | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
The department has instructed all chief executive officers of district education authorities across Punjab to ensure that schools follow the new schedule.
The notification was issued on October 14 and signed by School Education Secretary Muddassir Riaz Malik. It also allows district education officials to adjust the 15-minute gap between opening and closing times at girls’ schools based on local requirements.