Summary
- Under the new timetable single-shift schools will open at 8:45 am from Monday to Thursday and close at 1:30 pm.
- The morning shift will run from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
- The afternoon shift will begin at 1:30 pm and continue until 4:30 pm.
According to the notification the updated timings will remain in place until March 31, 2027. The revised schedule covers schools operating in both single-shift and double-shift systems.
Under the new timetable single-shift schools will open at 8:45 am from Monday to Thursday and close at 1:30 pm. On Fridays classes will end at 12:30 pm.
Schools operating under the double-shift system will follow a separate schedule. The morning shift will run from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
The afternoon shift will begin at 1:30 pm and continue until 4:30 pm. On Fridays, however, the afternoon shift will operate from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
The notification provides a revised timetable for schools across Punjab during the colder months. Parents, students and school administrations are advised to check the applicable timings for their institutions to ensure they follow the updated schedule.
The winter timetable will remain effective for more than five months ending on March 31, 2027. Any subsequent changes would depend on further instructions from the relevant education authorities.
The announcement is particularly important for families and schools preparing for the seasonal change in daily routines. Students attending schools with different shift arrangements should pay close attention to their respective opening and closing times.
The notification establishes the new timings from October 16 allowing schools to adjust their academic schedules for the winter period.
