Punjab Announces Winter School Timings From October 16
Government schools will follow the new schedule until March 31, 2027, with earlier closing on Fridays.
Punjab government schools follow new winter timings from October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027: 8:45am to 1:30pm Monday to Thursday, closing 12:30pm Fridays.
Government schools across Punjab will follow new winter operating hours starting October 16, 2026, under a notification issued by the Punjab School Education Department. The revised schedule will remain in effect until March 31, 2027, and the Chief Executive Officers of all districts have been directed to ensure schools implement it.
Winter Timings for Single-Shift Schools
Day | Timing |
|---|---|
Monday to Thursday | 8:45 am to 1:30 pm |
Friday | Closes at 12:30 pm |
Winter Timings for Double-Shift Schools
Shift | Monday to Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
Morning | 8:45 am to 1:15 pm | Not specified in the notification |
Second | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
What Parents Should Do
Plan school transport and drop-off according to the new timings from October 16.
Check with your child’s school if you are unsure whether it runs a single or double shift.
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