12 days off in August in Pakistan? here’s how
- 28-Jul-2026
Pakistanis could enjoy up to 12 days’ holiday in August 2026, making it one of the year’s most holiday-filled months, according to the government’s notification and annual holiday calendar. The combination of federal public holidays and regular weekends is expected to give people a total of 12 days off during the month of August 2026. […]
Holiday announced on July 22
- 20-Jul-2026
MULTAN: The Deputy Commissioner of Multan has declared a local holiday across the district on July 22 in connection with the 787th annual Urs of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Multani (RA). According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Dr Muhammad Faisal Saleem, all government offices, public institutions and district-level offices in Multan will remain closed […]
School Holiday announced for Shab-e-Baraat
- 30-Jan-2026
KARACHI: There is a good news for school students as Sindh Education Department has announced holiday on February 4 on occasion of Shab-e-barat, a sacred night for worshipers, ARY News reported. The department has issued a notification for the holiday according to which all the educational institutions of the province will remain close on February […]
Schools closure demanded in Karachi on Wednesday owing to rainy conditions
- 09-Sep-2025
Karachi: The Private Schools and Colleges Association (PSCA)on Tuesday demanded the Sindh Education Department to announce holiday in the educational institutes of Karachi on Wednesday, tomorrow. The PSCA office bearers have requested the Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah a holiday be announced in Karachi on Wednesday. They said that the rainwater has accumulated on […]
Supreme Court to remain open on August 13, 2025
- 12-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will remain open and fully operational on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in accordance with its regular schedule. The Islamabad administration declared holiday on August 13. However, the Supreme Court of Pakistan clarified that it will remain open tomorrow. “In light of the notification issued by the Office of the […]
‘Youm-e-Takbeer’: PSX announces holiday on May 28
- 19-May-2025
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced a holiday on May 28 (Wednesday) to mark the historic day, ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’, when Pakistan became an atomic power, ARY News reported on Monday. “All concerned are hereby informed that Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will remain closed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 being public holiday declared by the […]
Sindh announces two holidays
- 19-Apr-2025
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially declared a two-day public holiday on April 20 and 21, 2025, ARY News reported. According to details, the holidays have been announced in connection with Easter celebrations. A formal notification was issued by the Services, General Administration, and Coordination Department (SGA&CD) confirming the holiday for all relevant departments. In […]
Sindh govt announces public holiday on Dec 27
- 19-Dec-2024
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced a public holiday on December 27 across the province, ARY News reported. The provincial government announced a public holiday on December 27, Friday, on account of the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. A notification has been issued in this regard, stating that all the private and public […]
Tips for holiday travelers after new US rules and regulations
- 26-Nov-2024
If you thought last year’s holiday travel was insane, well, buckle your seatbelt. AAA projects 79.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home over Thanksgiving, an increase of 1.7 million over last year. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says this could make for some of the busiest travel days in American history. […]