Winter School Timing 2026 in Punjab – Official Notification and Schedule
The Punjab School Education Department has issued the Winter School Timing 2026 notification for public schools across Punjab. According to the official notification dated October 14, 2026, the revised school timings will take effect from October 16, 2026, and remain until March 31, 2027.
The notification provides separate schedules for single-shift schools and double-shift schools. It specifies the opening and closing times for Monday through Thursday and Friday, including the morning and afternoon shifts.
The school timings in Punjab are generally revised in October and April each year. Although various fake notifications had been circulating since this morning, the School Education Department, Government of Punjab, has now officially issued the notification regarding revised school timings. The notification was issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Winter School Timing 2026: Complete Schedule
The following table summarizes the school timings announced by the Punjab School Education Department.
| School Category | Days | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Shift | Monday to Thursday | 8:45 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Single Shift | Friday | 8:45 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Double Shift – Morning | Monday to Thursday | 8:45 AM | 1:15 PM |
| Double Shift – Morning | Friday | 8:45 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Double Shift – Afternoon/Evening | Monday to Thursday | 1:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Double Shift – Afternoon/Evening | Friday | 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Effective period: October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
Special Instructions for Girls’ Schools
The notification contains a specific provision concerning the timings of girls’ schools.
According to the official document, the concerned Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities may adjust the 15-minute gap between the opening and closing times of girls’ schools in their districts according to local convenience.
Instructions for School Heads and Teachers
The Punjab School Education Department has directed all Chief Executive Officers of District Education Authorities to ensure that the notification is implemented in letter and spirit.
School heads and administrators should communicate the revised timings to their staff and students. They should also ensure that morning and afternoon shifts follow the appropriate schedules.
Teachers should plan lessons, classroom activities, attendance, and dismissal routines around the notified school hours.
