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The Punjab School Education Department has announced revised timings for public and private schools across the province as educational institutions prepare to resume regular classes after the summer vacation.
The new schedule will apply from August 24, 2026, with schools operating from Monday to Friday. The notified timings for public schools will remain in effect until October 15, 2026, unless the department issues another notification.
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For single-shift schools, classes will begin at 8:00 AM from Monday to Thursday and continue until 1:30 PM. On Friday, the school day will be shorter, running from 8:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
Schools operating under the double-shift system will follow a separate schedule. The morning shift will run from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM from Monday to Thursday, while Friday classes will end at 12:00 noon.
The afternoon or evening shift will start at 1:00 PM and finish at 5:30 PM from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, the second shift will begin at 2:00 PM and continue until 5:30 PM.
| School Type | Days | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Single Shift | Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Single Shift | Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Double Shift – Morning | Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Double Shift – Morning | Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Double Shift – Evening | Monday–Thursday | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Double Shift – Evening | Friday | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
The department has directed Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to ensure that schools follow the revised schedule. A 15-minute adjustment in the opening and closing time of girls’ schools may also be made by the concerned DEA chief executive officer according to local requirements.
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The announcement provides clarity for students, parents and teachers ahead of the reopening. Parents are advised to confirm their child’s exact reporting time with the respective school, particularly where a school operates in multiple shifts.
The Punjab government has previously issued official notifications for school schedules through the School Education Department, making the department’s notifications the most reliable source when timings or reopening arrangements change.
Students returning after the summer break should therefore be prepared to follow the new school timings from August 24, while schools and district education authorities are expected to ensure implementation of the revised schedule.