Pakistan govt announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays
- Holidays will apply to all offices, including those observing both five-day, six-day working weeks
Following the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Cabinet Division has issued a notification declaring March 20 and 21, as public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr across the country.
The notification specifies that these holidays will apply to all offices, including those observing both five-day and six-day working weeks. The closure of offices is intended to allow officials and employees to celebrate the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with their families.
Despite the holidays, the government has directed relevant departments to maintain essential arrangements to ensure that public convenience and critical services are not hindered.
With Sunday, March 22, being a weekly holiday and Monday, March 23, being a public holiday in observance of Pakistan Day, the country is set for a four-day long weekend.
The Cabinet Division noted that these holidays are granted annually to facilitate the smooth celebration of the religious festival and to provide necessary rest to the workforce.
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