NO.SO(A-1)1-31/2022
28-March-2025
School Education Department, Government Of The Punjab
Punjab Announces Revised Public School Timings for Summer 2025:
The Government of Punjab has officially revised the summer session timings for all public schools across the province. The new schedule, effective from April 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025, aims to accommodate students and teachers during the hot summer months while ensuring effective academic learning.
According to the Punjab School Education Department, schools operating in single shifts and double shifts will follow updated morning and afternoon schedules. Additionally, teachers are expected to utilize their extended hours for lesson planning, professional development, and co-curricular activities.
All District Education Authorities (DEAs) have been instructed to strictly implement the new schedule, with penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, CEOs (DEA) may allow a 15-minute flexibility in opening and closing times for boys’ and girls’ schools on a case-to-case basis.
For parents, teachers, and students, it is essential to stay informed about these official government notifications to plan their schedules accordingly. Please find notification:
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated, Lahore the 28th March, 2025
Notification
NO.SO(A-1)1-31/2022: In continuation of this department’s notification dated 26.03.2025 regarding summer session 2025 timings for Public schools in Punjab, the following revised school timings during summer session w.e.f 01.04.2025 to 15.10.2025 is hereby notified with immediate effect which shall be observed in all Public schools in the Punjab:
A. FOR STUDENTS
| Days | Timings | Timings |
| Monday to Thursday Friday | 07:30 AM to 01:00 PM | Single Shift |
| 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM | ||
| Monday to Thursday | 07:30 AM to 12:00 Noon (Morning shift) | Double shift/Afternoon |
| Friday | 07:30 AM to 11:30 AM | |
| Monday to Thursday | 12:00 Noon to 04:00 PM (Evening shift) | |
| Friday | 02:30 PM to 04:00 PM |
B. FOR TEACHERS
| Timings | Days | Timings | Activity |
| Single Shift Double shift/Afternoon | Monday to Thursday | 07:15 AM to 01:30 PM | Resource Preparation and formulation of Lesson Plan for Classes. Continuous Professional Development (CPD). trainings, academic & co-curricular activities, etc. would be undertaken by all teachers of morning/ afternoon/ evening shift schools during enhance school hours and on alternate Saturday |
| Friday | 07:15 AM to 11:45 AM | ||
| Monday to Thursday (Morning shift) | 07:15 AM to 12:30 Noon | ||
| Friday (Morning shift) | 07:15 AM to 11:45 AM | ||
| Monday to Thursday (After Noon/Evening shift) | 12:00 Noon to 04:30 PM | ||
| Friday (After Noon/Evening shift) | 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM | ||
| Alternate Saturday | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | ||
2. All Chief Executive Officers(District Education Authorities) in Punjab are directed to ensure strict compliance of orders. Any negligence or non-compliance by CEOS (DEA) will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Note: The Chief Executive Officer (DEA) concerned may make adjustment of 15-minutes gap in opening and closing time of boys & girls schools on case-to-case basis.
SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
Why These New School Timings Matter for Punjab’s Students & Teachers:
The Punjab government’s decision to revise public school timings for the summer of 2025 reflects a student-centered approach to education. By adjusting school hours, authorities aim to maximize productivity while ensuring that both students and teachers experience a comfortable and effective learning environment during extreme summer temperatures.
This adjustment also emphasizes teacher development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs, lesson planning, and co-curricular activities, fostering an improved educational system. With strict implementation orders in place, the Punjab government ensures compliance for the betterment of the education sector.
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