Govt Declares May 26-28 Public Holidays for Eidul Azha
The notification follows moon-sighting reports that set Eidul Azha for May 27, while inflation is squeezing shopping and livestock costs, traders said.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a three-day public holiday for Eidul Azha from May 26 to May 28, 2026, with all offices, educational institutions, and businesses mandated to remain closed.
- Known as the "Feast of Sacrifice," Eidul Azha commemorates the Qur'anic story of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, a test of faith divinely interrupted and replaced with a ram.
- Shayan Baig, a consumer shopping for sacrificial animals, stated "This year, even middle-income families are struggling to arrange money for sacrificial animals," noting prices have risen by at least Rs100,000 compared to last year.
- Last week, the Punjab, Sindh, and federal governments temporarily lifted early closing timings ahead of Eidul Azha, aiming to spark business revival after weeks of market uncertainty from rising fuel prices and restricted timings.
- Following a meeting at the Pakistan Meteorological Department in Karachi, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the Zilhaj crescent sighting and announced Eidul Azha will be observed on May 27.
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Govt declares May 26-28 public holidays for Eidul Azha
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a three-day public holiday on the occasion of Eidul Azha from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday). According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the Prime Minister approved the three-day public holiday in continuation of the division’s earlier circular No.10-01/2025-Min-II dated January 19, regarding public and optional holidays for the year 2026. “All offices, educational institution…
Govt announces Eidul Azha holidays from May 26-28
The federal government on Wednesday announced a three-day public holiday from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday) to mark Eidul Azha. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, shared by state-run APP on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared May 26 to 28 as “public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Azha”. Pakistan will observe Eidul Azha on May 27 (Wednesday), the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced after…
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