The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has declared Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as a local holiday within the revenue limits of the federal capital.
The notification, issued by the Office of the District Magistrate on August 12, states that the holiday will apply to all offices except those providing essential services, including the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), Capital Development Authority (CDA), ICT Administration, ICT Police, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), and hospitals.
The District Magistrate has directed that the notification be circulated to relevant federal ministries, departments, and media outlets to ensure public awareness.
Local holiday in Islamabad on 13th August. pic.twitter.com/njY1v3k8rM
— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) August 12, 2025
It is worth noting that August 14, 2025, will also be observed as a public holiday to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. This means residents of Islamabad will enjoy two consecutive days off on August 13 and 14.
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Is this notification will be applicable on Private Sector Offices as well?
kindly notification bhi uplaod kiya karain with proof