The Punjab government has introduced a 30-minute cut in public school hours for the summer period, starting from April 7 to October 15.
As per the School Education Department (SED) notification, single-shift schools will now function from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and close early at 11:30 AM on Fridays. Previously, classes extended till 1:30 PM during summer.
For schools operating in two shifts, the morning session will be held from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Fridays. The afternoon shift will run from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Fridays.
Here are the revised school timings:
| School Type | Monday to Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Shift Schools | 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Double-Shift Schools | Morning Shift | |
| 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM | |
| Evening Shift | ||
| 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
This schedule is effective from April 7 to October 15, 2025.