Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings
Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings
The Punjab School Education Department lengthways with Rana Sikandar Hayat (Teaching Minister Punjab) has formally announced new winter school timings for all public and private schools in Punjab. The move is meant at creation school hours more appropriate throughout colder mornings, reducing fitness risks and refining student presence.
| Program Name | Start Date | End Date / Duration | Key Change | Method of Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter School Timings 2025 (Punjab) | October 16, 2025 (approx) | Until March 31, 2026 (as per notification) | Schools open at 8:45 a.m., close earlier & Friday hours adjusted | Applies automatically to all schools (public + private) once circular issued |
What exactly are the new school timings?
According to the official Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings:
- For single‐shift schools (government & private): The opening time is 8:45 a.m. and closing time is around 1:30 p.m.
- On Fridays for single‐shift schools: Schools will close at 12:30 p.m.
- For double‐shift schools: The first shift will be from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the second shift (in schools that have it) will run from 1:00 p.m. onwards (ending later) on Monday-Thursday. On Fridays the second shift ends earlier (around 2:00 p.m.).
- The changes took effect from mid-October 2025 and will remain until the end of the winter season (or until another notification).
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Why was this change Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings made?
Protecting students from cold & smog
The Department noted that in many parts of Punjab, early a.m. hours during winter transport very cold infections, fog and poor air quality. Start school later helps lessen student exposure to emotionless and unsafe smog conditions.
Improving attendance and safety
With a later start time, children travelling to school in vans before public carriage face less risk of chances or illness due to cold weather or low visibility. This also helps ensure that students reach on time and are set to learn.
Aligning school hours with daylight
By shifting the opening time, schools avoid the very early pre-sunrise hours, improving comfort for students and teachers alike.
How will this affect parents, students & teachers?
For students
- More rest in the morning; less rush and less exposure to cold wind/fog.
- Better chance of arriving on time and being alert for lessons.
- On Fridays the shorter day means children can go home earlier and avoid the cold.
For parents
- More manageable morning schedule: dropping children to school is safer and easier.
- Predictable closing times make planning easier for families and working parents.
For teachers and schools
- Schools will need to adjust their transportation schedules, assemblies, and lesson planning.
- Teachers might need to arrive slightly before 8:45 a.m. (for prep) and plan for earlier closure on Fridays.
- Double-shift schools will have to coordinate both shifts under the new timings.
What does the official notification say?
The notification from the School Education Department was issued in mid-October 2025 and states the new timings as effective immediately in the winter period. The circular covers both public and private schools across Punjab, and instructs that the timings must be strictly implemented by all district education authorities. Schools failing to comply may face administrative action.
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What about special cases like girls’ schools, double-shift schools and Fridays?
Girls’ single-shift schools
According to ARY News, girls’ single-shift schools will have the timing 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Fridays ending at 12:15 p.m. in some cases.
Double-shift schools
- First shift (morning) runs 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Friday until about 12:30.
- Second shift (afternoon) starts at 1:00 p.m. and runs until approx 5:00 p.m.; Friday shift ends at 2:00 p.m.
Friday timings
Friday is a half day in many schools: closing at 12:30 or 12:15 depending on school type.
What should parents and students do now?
- Check with your child’s school for the exact agenda (single-shift, double-shift) below the new system.
- Adjust your morning routine: wake‐up time, breakfast, transport schedule should be aligned with the 8:45 a.m. start (or 8:30 for girls’ single-shift in some schools).
- Ensure broods have warm clothing. Although it is not part of the ruling change, colder mornings mean layers, jackets, etc.
- For schools with vans or public transport preparations, confirm the spontaneous times under the new schedule.
- On Fridays know the early closing time and plan accordingly.
- Stay efficient via your school’s circular, the school’s WhatsApp collection or official SED Punjab announcements.
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FAQs- Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings
Are private schools required to follow this schedule?
Yes — The notification applies to both public and private schools across Punjab.
When exactly did the new timings start?
The revised schedule is effective as of October 16, 2025 for many schools.
How long will this winter schedule last?
The official notification says until March 31, 2026.
Does this change affect summer timings?
No. Summer timings are separate and will be adjusted again when summer arrives.
What if my school did not issue a circular yet?
Contact your school administration or district education authority. Official schedule applies once the notification is issued by the SED.
Conclusion
The decision Punjab Education Minister Announces New Winter School Timings and SED to shift school times for the winter period shows a emphasis on student health, comfort and safe commute. With universities opening at 8:45 a.m. (or 8:30 a.m. for some girls’ schools) and closing much earlier, this schedule aims to align better with colder dawns and reduce risks related with early travel in cold/fog. Parents, students and schools must make for the change, adapt routines, and stay knowledgeable. Once the official announcement is in hand, the new timing becomes compulsory and will help safeguard a flatter moot term during winter.
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