On February 18, 2026, the Sindh Education Department announced revised school timings for both public and private schools during Ramadan 2026. The notification specifies that single-shift primary schools will operate from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM, while double-shift schools will have their first shift from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and the second shift from 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM. Notably, on Fridays, the first shift will run from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and the second shift will adjust to 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM. This decision aims to facilitate students and teachers observing fasts, as highlighted in the notification: "یہ فیصلہ رمضان المبارک کے دوران روزے کی حالت میں طلبہ اور اساتذہ کو سہولت دینے کے لیے کیا گیا ہے" (This decision was made to facilitate students and teachers during the fasting month). Additionally, the notification emphasizes that unregistered private schools must register with the Private Schools Regulatory Authority to ensure compliance with the new timings.