People across Punjab will enjoy an extended long weekend as the provincial government announced consecutive public holidays, offering residents a welcome opportunity to relax and recharge.
The Punjab government declared February 6 as a provincial holiday for Basant, while February 5 will remain a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Day. The holidays will be followed by Saturday and Sunday, creating a four day long weekend across the province.
Chief Minister Punjab said the extended break would allow people to enjoy Basant festivities, spend time with family and friends, and recharge ahead of the coming workweek. She added that the government hopes citizens celebrate responsibly and safely.
Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with Kashmir Day on February 5, a provincial Basant holiday on the 6th, followed by Saturday and Sunday.
We hope people across Punjab take this time to relax, recharge, and make the most of the break 🫶🏻— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 1, 2026
The announcement has generated excitement across the province, with many people planning outings, kite flying activities where permitted, and short trips to make the most of the long weekend.
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If I am not wrong, isn’t there also gonna be a holiday on 4th feb (shab e barat) in Punjab too?
Country is in debt to its neck and all they do is holidays for political mileage. Only people suffer is daily wage earners. At least have official notifications of holidays at the beginning of a new year.
Old dirty methodology of dictators to keep the common public engaged in festivities and pomp and show just to divert their attentions from the real giant problems. Now this same trick is being played by the so-called democratic elite.
No official Notification has been issued YET for such holidays.