Punjab school timings have been revised as schools prepare to reopen after the summer vacation. The Punjab School Education Department has announced a new schedule for public and private schools across the province, with the revised timings taking effect from Monday, August 24, 2026.
According to a notification issued on August 21, schools across Punjab will operate from Monday to Friday. The department has separately notified timings for public schools, which will remain in force until October 15, 2026.
The announcement comes as students and parents prepare for the start of the new academic routine following the summer holidays.
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Punjab School Timings From August 24, 2026
For public schools operating on a single shift, the new schedule is as follows:
| Day | School Timings |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00 am to 1:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 12:45 pm |
These timings will apply from August 24 through October 15, 2026, according to the School Education Department’s notification.
Double-Shift School Timings in Punjab
Schools operating double shifts will follow separate morning and evening schedules.
| Day | Morning Shift | Evening Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00 am to 12:30 pm | 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 12:00 noon | 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Parents with children enrolled in double-shift schools should therefore check whether their children attend the morning or evening shift before schools reopen.
New Timings Apply Across Punjab
The School Education Department has directed the Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) across Punjab to ensure that schools follow the revised schedule.
The department has also given DEA chief executive officers the authority to adjust the 15-minute gap in the opening and closing times of girls’ schools according to local requirements and convenience.
This means there may be minor adjustments for girls’ schools in some districts, depending on local circumstances.
When Will Punjab Schools Reopen?
Punjab’s public and private schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the summer vacation.
The newly announced public-school timings will remain applicable until October 15, 2026.
Parents and students should make arrangements ahead of reopening, particularly those whose schools operate in two shifts.
Punjab School Timings at a Glance
- School reopening: August 24, 2026
- School days: Monday to Friday
- Single-shift schools: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
- Friday timing: 8:00 am to 12:45 pm for single-shift schools
- Double-shift morning: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
- Double-shift evening: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday
- Double-shift Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- New public-school schedule valid until: October 15, 2026
What Parents Need to Know
Parents should confirm their children’s reporting time with their respective schools before August 24, especially where local adjustments have been made. Students attending double-shift schools should also verify their assigned shift to avoid confusion on the first day.
The notification was issued by Mudassir Riaz Malik, Secretary of the Punjab School Education Department, following approval from the competent authority.
With schools reopening on August 24, the revised timings will help parents, students and school administrations plan their daily schedules for the coming academic period.
