Schools across Punjab have reopened today, August 24, 2026, bringing students back to classrooms after the summer holidays.
Both government and private schools have resumed educational activities across the province. Students returned to their schools as regular classes and other academic activities started again after the long break.
Classes Resume Across Punjab
School buildings were busy again as students returned to classrooms, corridors and playgrounds.
Teachers welcomed their students back and began the new academic phase after the summer vacation. At several schools, children were also given chocolates as part of the welcome arrangements.
For many parents, the reopening marks a return to the usual school routine after the extended holidays.
Punjab School Timings Set From 8 AM
The Punjab government has fixed school hours from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with the schedule applying from Monday to Friday according to the notification mentioned in the source.
Schools have been directed to arrange their daily academic activities within the notified timings.
| School Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Reopening Date | August 24, 2026 |
| School Type | Public and Private |
| School Hours | 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Academic Activities | Resumed |
Education Minister Welcomes Students
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat welcomed students back to school and urged teachers to help restore learning continuity after the summer break.
He said the educational process should move forward with fresh energy and asked teachers to give special attention to children whose studies may have been affected during the holidays.
Bringing More Children Back to School
The minister also highlighted the challenge of preventing the number of out-of-school children from increasing.
According to the statement, ensuring that every child remains connected with education is a shared responsibility.
The provincial government is also holding consultations on a strategy aimed at reducing educational losses in the future.
What Parents and Students Should Know
Punjab schools have now reopened after the summer vacation, and regular educational activities have resumed from August 24.
Parents should make sure children follow the notified school hours and remain in contact with their respective schools for any additional instructions about classes and daily activities.