Government Announces 3-Day Holidays 2026 in Pakistan – Dates Confirmed as 21, 22 & 23!

The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the public holidays for the year 2026, including a 3-day break for Eid-ul-Fitr (also called Eid-ul-Fitr or Meethi Eid). According to the Cabinet Division notification (issued in January 2026), Eid-ul-Fitr will be observed from Saturday, March 21 to Monday, March 23, 2026. These dates are subject to moon sighting (Ruet-e-Hilal Committee final confirmation closer to Ramadan end), but the planned public holidays are set for these three days.

This means government offices, banks, schools, and most private businesses will remain closed nationwide during this period. Families can enjoy a long weekend (including Pakistan Day on March 23, which falls right after), making it perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, shopping, and visiting relatives!

Why 3 Days of Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr? In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Fitr holidays are traditionally 3 days to allow people time for Eid prayers, feasts, Eidi distribution, and travel. The dates are:

• March 21, 2026 (Saturday): Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawwal 1447 AH) – Main Eid day with prayers and celebrations.
• March 22, 2026 (Sunday): Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday (Day 2) – Continued festivities.
• March 23, 2026 (Monday): Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday (Day 3) + Pakistan Day – Double reason for holiday!

These are public holidays across the country, as per the official 2026 holiday schedule from the Cabinet Division.

Other Key Holidays Around This Time (2026):

• Kashmir Day: February 5 (Thursday) – Already observed as a public holiday.
• Pakistan Day: March 23 (Monday) – Falls during Eid holidays.
• Eid-ul-Azha: May 27-29 (3 days).

What This Means for You:

• Long weekend from March 21-23 – Plan your Eid shopping, family trips, or rest!
• Schools/colleges: Likely extended break around these dates.
• Offices/Banks: Closed on these 3 days (essential services may operate limited hours).
• Note: Final dates depend on Shawwal moon sighting after Ramadan ends (expected around March 19-20, 2026). If moon sighted earlier/later, holidays could shift by a day.

Conclusion Yeh 3 din ki chuttiyan Eid-ul-Fitr ke liye official ailan hai – March 21 se 23 tak enjoy karen! Govt ne 2026 ke poore saal ke holidays announce kar diye hain, aur yeh Eid wali chuttiyan sab se zyada awaited hoti hain. Eid Mubarak in advance – family ke saath khushiyan manayein, duaen karen, aur mithaiyan share karen! 🌙🕌🇵🇰