As the weather likely to change in October, the Punjab government set to adjust school timings across the province to match the seasonal shift. In line with last year’s practice, school hours changed in October 2023, when schools opened at 8:30 am.

Single Shift School Timings in Punjab

Single-shift schools work from 8 am to 1:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a reduced schedule on Fridays, ending at 12 pm. For double-shift and afternoon schools, the morning session runs from 8 am to 12 pm, followed by an afternoon session from 1 pm to 5:30 pm, while Fridays see the afternoon shift starting at 2 pm and ending at 5:30 pm.

Boys School Timings in Punjab

A final choice regarding this year’s school timings yet to announce by the Punjab government. Based on the previous year’s adjustments, school timings for boys may start at 8:30 am and conclude at 2:30 pm.

Girls’ School Timings in Punjab

Girls’ schools might start at 8:15 am and end at 2:15 pm. On Fridays, boys’ classes could run from 8:30 am to 12:15 pm, and girls’ classes from 8:15 am to 12 pm.

Double Shift School Timings in Punjab

In schools with double shifts, morning classes likely to start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 12:15 p.m., with the afternoon session likely running from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday afternoon classes would begin at 1:30 p.m., following the Jumma break.

The exact new timings will officially updated once the provincial authorities confirm them.