Punjab announces revised winter working hours for teachers
winter working hours
winter working hours
(Web Desk): Punjab School Education Department revises winter working hours for teachers, effective from October 27, 2025, till April 15, 2026, for all single and double-shift schools.

Lahore, October 27, 2025: The Punjab School Education Department has officially revised the winter working hours for teachers across the province. The new schedule will take effect from Monday, October 27, 2025, and will remain in force until Monday, April 15, 2026.

According to the latest official notification, the updated timings apply to both single-shift and double-shift schools operating under the Punjab government. The department stated that the change aims to ensure better time management and comfort for teachers and students during the colder months.

Revised School Timings for Single-Shift Schools

For single-shift schools, teachers will now work from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, while Friday’s hours have been reduced to 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Revised School Timings for Double-Shift Schools

In double-shift schools, teachers in the morning shift will follow the same schedule as single-shift schools — 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM (Monday to Thursday) and 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Friday).
Teachers in the afternoon (evening) shift will report from 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM between Monday and Thursday, and from 1:45 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays.

Saturday Attendance for Teachers

Additionally, the Punjab School Education Department has made it mandatory for teachers to attend school on alternate Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. These sessions will be reserved for administrative work, training programs, and academic planning activities.

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Detailed Schedule Overview

School Type

Days

Timings

Single Shift

Monday to Thursday

08:30 AM – 02:00 PM

 

Friday

08:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Double Shift (Morning)

Monday to Thursday

08:30 AM – 02:00 PM

 

Friday

08:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Double Shift (Afternoon)

Monday to Thursday

12:45 PM – 04:00 PM

 

Friday

01:45 PM – 04:00 PM

Alternate Saturday

09:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

The department emphasized that all school heads must ensure strict compliance with the new winter timings and maintain discipline during working hours.

This new schedule reflects the government’s continued commitment to improving teacher welfare, ensuring academic efficiency, and maintaining smooth school operations throughout the winter season.