Students, parents, and teachers in the capital can finally clear the confusion. The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially confirmed that winter timings for schools and colleges in Islamabad will remain in force until February 16, 2026.
The clarification comes after widespread rumors on social media claimed that educational institutions in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) had returned to normal timings after January.
Official FDE Clarification on Winter Timings
According to the Federal Directorate of Education, the winter schedule has been extended, and all schools and colleges operating under FDE must continue following the existing winter timetable.
Earlier, winter timings were scheduled to end on January 31, 2026, but authorities have now decided to extend the same schedule by over two weeks due to weather conditions and student welfare considerations.
Reports of Normal Timings Declared Incorrect
The FDE strongly rejected reports suggesting that schools and colleges had already resumed regular timings.
Officials clarified that:
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No notification has been issued to end winter timings
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Any claims circulating online are incorrect and misleading
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Institutions must strictly follow the official winter timetable
Who Does This Apply To?
The decision applies to:
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All FDE-managed schools
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All colleges under Federal Directorate of Education
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Educational institutions operating within Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
Both students and staff are required to continue attending according to the winter schedule until further notice.
When Will Normal Timings Resume?
As of now:
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Winter timings remain active until February 16, 2026
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Any changes after that date will be announced through an official FDE notification
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Parents and students are advised not to rely on social media rumors
Important Advice for Parents & Students
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Follow instructions issued by your school administration
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Check updates only from official FDE sources
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Avoid confusion caused by unverified online posts
Final Update
The Federal Directorate of Education has made it clear:
Islamabad schools and colleges have NOT changed winter timings yet. The existing schedule will continue until February 16, 2026, and any future updates will be shared officially.
Stay informed and follow verified announcements only.
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