ISLAMABAD – The federal government on Wednesday announced the schedule of public holidays for Eidul Azha 2026.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved three holidays starting from May 26 to May 29.
“In continuation of Cabinet Division’s circular No. 10-01/2025-Min-II dated 19th January, 2026 regarding Public and Optional Holidays for the year 2026, it is notified that the Prime Minister has been pleased to declared 26th, 27th, and 28th May, 2026 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) as public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha,” read the notification.
Six-Day Break for Government Employees
Employees of several government departments in the capital will enjoy a six-day break for Eid-ul-Azha 2026, as offices are operating on a four-day workweek under ongoing austerity measures.
The official Eid holidays, which end on May 28, will be followed by the regular weekend (May 29–31), giving government employees a continuous six-day break.
However, employees in the private sector have urged the government to declare May 29, the third day of Eid, as a public holiday as well, so they too can benefit from an extended break.
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