The Government of Pakistan has officially announced the public and optional holidays for 2026. The notification, issued by the Cabinet Secretariat (Cabinet Division), specifies national and religious holidays for the general public, banks, and minority groups.
The official notification specifies the following major public holidays for 2026, with dates for Islamic festivals subject to the sighting of the moon.
In addition to public holidays, the government has also designated optional holidays for 2026, allowing employees to observe days according to their religious beliefs.
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