ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 12: The Punjab administration announced a new policy on Saturday: two weekly vacations will be observed by schools throughout the province.
The Department of School Education Punjab announced that as of August 15, all Punjabi schools will observe holidays on both Saturdays and Sundays.
The goal of the new policy is to reduce teacher workloads and establish a more balanced work schedule. The announcement states that single-shift schools would be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
New School Timings for Students
- Single Shift Schools:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Double Shift/Afternoon Schools:
- Monday to Thursday:
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
- Friday:
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Monday to Thursday:
Revised Working Hours for Teachers
- Single Shift Schools:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Double Shift/Afternoon Schools:
- Monday to Thursday:
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Friday:
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Alternate Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Monday to Thursday:
Summer vacations for schools in Punjab will end on August 14, and classes will resume on August 15.
