ISLAMABAD – As the winter season approaches, authorities in Islamabad have revised school timings for the next month. A notification from the Federal Directorate of Education revealed the updated schedule, with morning shift schools now operating from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, and an early dismissal of 12:30 PM on Fridays. Schools in the afternoon shift will run from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These adjustments aim to align with the shorter daylight hours of winter.
New School Timings for Winters
| School Shift | Weekdays | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Shift | 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Smog Holidays Punjab
Additionally, the Punjab government issued new guidelines for school operations in light of smog and air quality concerns. Following improvements in weather conditions, schools in the Rawalpindi Division, including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, and Chakwal, will reopen on November 19. This decision reverses the earlier school closures, which were initially implemented from November 17 to 24 due to hazardous air quality.
