Pakistanis are set to enjoy a three-day holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in 2025, as per the official holiday schedule issued by the Cabinet Division.
According to the circular dated December 23, 2024, the Eid-ul-Adha holidays will be observed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday—falling on June 7, 8, and 9 respectively.
With the festival beginning on a weekend, many citizens are expected to benefit from an extended break, especially those working in the public sector. The announcement is part of the federal government’s detailed list of public holidays for the year 2025.
Earlier, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) announced that the new moon of Zil Hajj is expected to be born on Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 8:02 AM (PST).
According to SUPARCO, at the time of sunset on the same day, the moon’s age will be around 11 hours and 34 minutes, which is considered too young to be visible even under clear weather conditions.
Due to unfavourable conditions, SUPARCO stated that the moon will not be sightable through the naked eye or even with a telescope anywhere in the country on 27 May. Based on this, the 1st of Zil Hajj is likely to fall on Thursday, 29 May 2025, making Eid-ul-Adha expected on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
