Starting in 2026, schools across Sri Lanka will follow a newly structured daily schedule. Below is the proposed division of learning periods:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:30 am | School starts / Religious observances |
| 07:50 am – 08:40 am | 1st Period |
| 08:40 am – 08:45 am | Attendance marking |
| 08:45 am – 09:35 am | 2nd Period |
| 09:35 am – 10:25 am | 3rd Period |
| 10:25 am – 11:10 am | 4th Period |
| 11:10 am – 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:30 am – 12:10 pm | 5th Period |
| 12:10 pm – 01:00 pm | 6th Period |
| 01:00 pm – 01:50 pm | 7th Period |
| 01:50 pm – 02:00 pm | Recitation of the Chhatta Manawaka Gatha |
Note: This timetable is subject to further revisions.
While this structure outlines the daily schedule, the Ministry of Education has yet to issue a detailed announcement on how the total number of periods per grade will be allocated under the 2026 education reforms.
You can download the timetable from the links provided below;
| 2026 School Timetable – English | Download PDF |
| 2026 School Timetable – Sinhala | Download PDF |