Islamabad Announces New Winter Timings for Schools. In an official move to accommodate the cold winter months, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has introduced new winter timings for all government-run schools and colleges in Islamabad. These revised schedules will be enforced from December 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026.
New Timings for Islamabad Schools and Colleges
The new schedule applies to all FDE-run institutions, including Islamabad Model Schools and Colleges located in both urban and rural areas. The adjustments have been made to help students and staff manage the cold temperatures in the coming months.
Single-Shift Schools
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Montessori and Prep Classes: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm daily
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Timings
- ECE-I: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
- ECE-II: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Double-Shift Schools
For double-shift institutions, separate schedules will apply to both morning and evening shifts.
- Morning Shift (Monday to Thursday): 8:15 am to 1:15 pm
- Morning Shift (Friday): 8:15 am to 12:15 pm
- Evening Shift (Monday to Thursday): 1:15 pm to 6:00 pm
- Evening Shift (Friday): 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Postgraduate Colleges Timings
Postgraduate colleges have been given flexibility to continue classes based on their academic needs. They can choose to operate between:
- 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Or 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, depending on the specific academic schedule.
Enforcement of the New Timings
The Director General of FDE has approved these new timings, which are aimed at improving convenience for both students and staff. The Area Education Officers are tasked with ensuring the strict implementation of these new winter schedules.
Why the Change?
With temperatures continuing to drop across the federal capital, these revised timings will ensure a more comfortable environment for students and staff during the winter months.
Conclusion
The new winter timings for schools and colleges in Islamabad aim to balance the academic needs of students while providing a safer, more comfortable environment as the weather cools down. FDE institutions are expected to comply with these schedules from December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, ensuring that operations run smoothly throughout the winter season.
