School Timings Notification for Punjab Public Schools (16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027)
SED Punjab has notified new school timings for all public schools from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Single-shift schools: 8:45 am to 1:30 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:45 am to 12:30 pm (Friday), with separate timings for morning and afternoon shifts of double-shift schools.
By Khyrat Hussain · · Updated 14 October 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Punjab
- Department
- School Education Department
- Document type
- Notification
- Issuing authority
- Secretary, School Education Department, Government of the Punjab
- Reference number
- SO(ACAD)1-8/2026
- Original issue date
- 2026-10-14
- Effective date
- 2026-10-16
Key points
- Applies to all public schools across Punjab from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
- Single shift: 8:45 am to 1:30 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:45 am to 12:30 pm (Friday).
- Double shift (morning): 8:45 am to 1:15 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:45 am to 12:30 pm (Friday).
- Double shift / afternoon schools (evening shift): 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Friday).
- CEOs (DEA) may adjust the 15-minute gap between the opening and closing times of girls' schools in their district.
- All CEOs (DEA) in Punjab are responsible for ensuring compliance.
The School Education Department (SED), Government of the Punjab, has notified new school timings for all public schools across Punjab. The timings apply from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The notification (No. SO(ACAD)1-8/2026) was issued on 14 October 2026 with the approval of the Competent Authority.
1.Single-Shift Schools
Days | Timings |
|---|---|
Monday to Thursday | 8:45 am to 1:30 pm |
Friday | 8:45 am to 12:30 pm |
2.Double-Shift / Afternoon Schools
Shift | Days | Timings |
|---|---|---|
Morning shift | Monday to Thursday | 8:45 am to 1:15 pm |
Morning shift | Friday | 8:45 am to 12:30 pm |
Afternoon / Evening shift | Monday to Thursday | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
Afternoon / Evening shift | Friday | 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm |
3.Important Points
- All Chief Executive Officers (DEA) in Punjab must ensure compliance with these timings.
- The concerned CEO (DEA) may adjust the 15-minute gap between the opening and closing times of girls’ schools in the district, as convenient.
- Copies have been sent to all DPIs (EE/SE), the DG (Monitoring & Evaluation), all CEOs (DEAs), and the private secretaries to the Minister and the Secretary, SED.
The complete notification is available below for download.
Who this applies to
All public schools across Punjab under the School Education Department, including single-shift, double-shift and afternoon schools, with their heads, teachers, staff and students. CEOs (DEA) are responsible for compliance in their districts.
Important dates
- New school timings take effect:
- Notification issued:
- Notified timings remain in force until this date:
Official sources
Punjab — School Education Department
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Frequently asked questions
What are the new school timings in Punjab from 16 October 2026?
Single-shift public schools will run from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm on Friday.
How long will these school timings remain in force?
From 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
What are the timings for double-shift schools?
The morning shift runs from 8:45 am to 1:15 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8:45 am to 12:30 pm (Friday). The afternoon/evening shift runs from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Friday).
Can girls’ school timings be different?
Yes. The concerned CEO (DEA) may adjust the 15-minute gap between the opening and closing times of girls’ schools in the district.
Who issued the school timings notification?
The School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, through Notification No. SO(ACAD)1-8/2026 dated 14 October 2026, signed by the Secretary SED.