New School Timings in Punjab from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
School timing from 16 october 2026 punjab government

The Punjab School Education Department has issued a notification dated 14 October 2026 announcing revised school timings for all public schools across Punjab, Pakistan, effective from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. According to the notification, the new Punjab school timings for 2026–2027 cover single-shift schools, double-shift schools, morning shifts, and afternoon schools, with separate schedules for Fridays. Students, parents, and teachers can check the complete Punjab government school timings notification to find the opening and closing times for their respective schools. The notification also directs Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities (DEAs) to ensure compliance, while allowing adjustments to the 15-minute opening and closing time gap for girls’ schools where necessary. Visit www.786Times.com for the latest Punjab school notifications, education updates, and important announcements.
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated the 14th October, 2026
SED/OPS/GEN/O/261014/1929
N O T I F I C A T I O N
SO(ACAD)1-8/2026: Consequent upon approval of the Competent Authority, the following school timings are hereby notified for all Public Schools across Punjab w.e.f. 16.10.2026 to 31.03.2027:
| DAYS | TIMINGS | SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:45 am to 1:30 pm | Single Shift |
| Friday | 8:45 am to 12:30 pm | |
| Monday to Thursday |
8:45 am to 1:15 pm (Morning shift) |
Double shift / Afternoon Schools |
| Friday |
8:45 am to 12:30 pm (Morning Shift) |
|
| Monday to Thursday |
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (After Noon/Evening shift) |
|
| Friday |
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (After Noon/Evening shift) |
2. All Chief Executive Officers (DEA) in Punjab shall ensure compliance with the directions in letter & spirit.
Note: Concerned Chief Executive Officers (DEA) may adjust the 15-minute gap between the opening and closing times of girls schools in the district as per convenience.
SECRETARY
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
NO. & DATE EVEN.
A copy is forwarded for information and necessary action to the:-
- All DPI’s (EE/SE) in Punjab
- Director General (Monitoring and Evaluation), (Monitoring and Evaluation) School Education Department
- All CEO’s (DEAs) in Punjab
- Private Secretary, (Minister Office SED)
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Private Secretary
School Education Department


