New Court Timings Announced for Ramadan in Punjab

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notification outlining revised working hours for courts and offices during the holy month of Ramadan.

The changes will apply to the LHC’s principal seat, its benches in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Bahawalpur, as well as Civil and Sessions Courts across Punjab.

Revised Court Timings

Monday to Thursday:

• Court sittings: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Interval: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Court sittings: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Friday:

• Court sittings: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Interval: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• Court sittings: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Saturdays will be reserved for dictating judgments unless a judge decides otherwise.

Office Hours

• Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Civil and Sessions Courts Timings

• Monday to Thursday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The notification states that normal court hours will resume after Ramadan.