The Balochistan government has announced new working hours for government offices during the winter season. The new timings will remain in effect from October 15, 2026, to April 14, 2027.
According to a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department, government offices will remain open from 8:30am to 4:00pm from Monday to Thursday. A break for prayers and lunch will be observed from 1:30pm to 2:00pm.
On Fridays, offices will operate from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a break for Friday prayers and lunch from 1:15pm to 2:15pm.
Government offices will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays, giving employees two weekly holidays.
The new winter schedule will not apply to hospitals and educational institutions. Universities, colleges and schools will continue to follow their own timings.
Attached offices of the Health and Education departments will continue to work six days a week. These offices will operate from 8:30am to 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday and on Saturday, while Friday timings will be from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
The Balochistan government said the revised office timings are aimed at adjusting official working hours according to winter weather conditions.
