Schools get new update on FRIDAY schedule

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hyat clarified the Friday holiday policy for schools, stating that “work from home” will be implemented on Fridays instead of a full holiday, ARY News reported.

The provincial minister confirmed that all government and private schools, colleges, and universities are permitted to hold online classes on Fridays.

He further noted that the standard two-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday) will remain unchanged.

Minister Hyat expressed gratitude for the public’s patience and cooperation, explaining that digital methods are being adopted to ensure educational activities continue without wasting students’ time.

Meanwhile, the provincial education department outlined a three-shift schedule for educational institutions:

Single Shift Schools: 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Double Shift Schools: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Afternoon Shift Schools: 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

On the other hand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad have adopted a four-day working week, declaring three holidays in a week from Friday to Sunday.

The KP and Islamabad administrations have announced measures to save fuel expenditure owing to its shortage on the global level due to the Iran War.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced a four-day working week.

The official notification issued by the KP Education Department confirmed that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will now be weekly holidays.

The new system aims to make the education sector more organized while conserving resources. According to the notification, the four-day schedule takes effect immediately, as of April 1.

Government schools in KP will now conduct classes from Monday to Thursday. Sources indicate that daily teaching hours may be slightly extended to ensure the syllabus is completed and to prevent any loss of learning for students.

The department has urged all district officers to strictly enforce the new schedule.