Schools across Punjab are scheduled to reopen on August 24, 2026, following the summer vacation. With the new academic session approaching, students and parents are now looking for the likely school timings.
The School Education Department has not yet issued the final official timing notification, so the schedule currently being discussed should be treated as expected rather than confirmed.
Likely Timings for Single-Shift Schools
Under the expected schedule, single-shift schools would begin classes at 8:00 AM from Monday to Thursday.
The school day would continue until 1:30 PM on these four days. Friday would have shorter hours, with classes expected to end at 12:00 PM.
| Day | Expected Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Expected Schedule for Double-Shift Schools
Schools operating in two shifts are expected to follow a separate timetable.
The morning shift would run from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, while the second shift would begin at 1:00 PM and continue until 5:00 PM.
| Shift | Expected Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Second Shift | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
These timings are based on the expected schedule and could change once the department issues its final notification.
What Parents and Students Should Know
The School Education Department hasn’t officially confirmed the exact times of the reopening on August 24, but the reopening date has been announced.
So, parents must not take the given schedule from the social media messages. There may also be other instructions issued by the school prior to the official timing notification.
Pupils who return after the long summer break should make sure to check notices put up by their schools, as they will know when to report back on their first day.
Important Information
Based on the expected timings, it is expected that the majority of schools in Punjab are likely to open at 8:00 AM and will have different timings as per the shift pattern of the school.
These timings are tentative till the official notification is released. Please note, the actual school hours for the upcoming school year will be finalised in the final school schedule provided by the School Education Department.