Islamabad private schools move to four-day week

Private schools in Islamabad have been directed to shift to a four-day on-campus academic week under a new order issued by the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority. The change applies immediately and will remain in place until further instructions.

Under the revised arrangement, schools in the Islamabad Capital Territory will conduct physical classes from Monday through Thursday. Campuses will remain closed for on-site academic activity on Fridays as part of the updated schedule.

Authorities said the decision is linked to the government’s austerity and fuel-conservation measures. The move reflects a broader effort to cut operational costs and manage energy use at a time when public institutions and regulated sectors are being asked to adjust to tighter resource conditions.

The announcement is likely to affect routine planning for schools, parents, and students across the capital. While the directive is temporary, it signals how administrative and economic pressures are now directly shaping education schedules in Islamabad.