LAHORE – The Punjab government has revised the working hours for teachers of all government schools throughout the province with immediate effect.
The Punjab Education Department has issued a notification in this regard, stating that the teachers’ working hours will be observed from 7:45 am to 2:30 pm.
Additionally, on Fridays, teachers will end their day at 12:30 pm. On Saturdays, they will attend the schools from 9 am to 12 pm.
Earlier, the provincial education department had notified that the working hours for teachers will be observed from 8 am to 3 pm.
Summer vacations in schools across Punjab including the provincial capital Lahore concluded on August 14 and all schools reopened on August 15, 2024.
Punjab School Education Department has also announced schedule for new school hours starting August 15 when schools will resume after summer break.
New School Timings in Punjab
As per the notification, schools operating in morning shift will operate from 8am to 1:30pm from Monday to Thursday while classes will end at 12pm on Fridays.
For double shifts and afternoon shifts, the morning session will be from 8am to 12pm, the afternoon session from 1pm to 5:30 pm, and the evening shift from 2pm to 5:30pm on Fridays.