People are looking to the government because they have not announced the Eid holidays. People are asking about Eid-Ul-Adha Holidays in Pakistan 2026. Announcement will be announced soon. However, according to media news, the federal government has announced the schedule of the Eid holidays, and people will enjoy only three holidays this year. The Schedule for the holidays is going to be listed below. People from different areas of Pakistan are working under the federal government, just as many people work under the provincial government and belong to different urban and rural areas. So they want to know about holidays. Due to the high load of travelers, people face difficulties while traveling. Further info about the Eid-Ul-Adha Holidays in Pakistan 2026 Announcement is mentioned on this page for the information of the government employees.
Official Holiday Dates for Eid-Ul-Adha 2026 (Pakistan)
Congratulations to those people who are working under the Federal and provincial governments. Because the Eid-Ul-Adha holidays in Pakistan 2026 have not been announced by the official authorities. While they will announce the Eid-ul-Adha holiday two or three days before Eid. Furthermore, if they announce the holidays, then we will share them on this page. In addition, fake notifications are rotating on social media, and people don’t trust them because these notifications are fake.
- Expected Eid dates: 27 May to 29 May 2026
- Based on Islamic Calendar: 10th to 12th Zul-Hijjah, 1446 AH
- Notification pending from the Cabinet Division
- Announcement expected: Mid of May 2026
Government & Private Sector Holiday Policy
- Public sector: 3-day holiday
- Private companies may offer 2–3 days, depending on management.
- Banks, offices, and schools closed nationwide during the official period.
Eid Prayers & Public Gatherings
- Held between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
- Major venues: Faisal Mosque (Islamabad), Badshahi Mosque (Lahore), MA Jinnah Road (Karachi).
- Prayer SOPs depend on the weather and the local government.
How Schools and Universities Observe Eid Holidays
- Punjab Education Department: 3-day holiday expected.
- Higher Education Commission (HEC) follows the federal notification.
- Exams (if any) are rescheduled around the Eid period.
Impact on Business and Public Services
| Sector | Status During Eid Holidays |
| Government Offices | Closed |
| Banks | Closed |
| Utility Companies | Limited staff on call |
| NADRA & Passport | Closed or reduced hours |
Eid ul Adha Holidays at Punjab University
Punjab University will follow the government of Pakistan’s holiday schedule, as well as the government has announced the holidays from 27 May 2026 to 29 May 2026. Further, an official notification has been issued by the administration.
Previous Year Notification
Eid is an Islamic day, and we celebrate in remembrance of Hazrat Ibrahim. We celebrate this occasion one time in a year. So every person wishes to celebrate this occasion with their family and friends. Now, many people are waiting for the Eid holidays. Moreover, the latest conference of the NCOC and the government has decided they will give a total of five holidays to the employees. But the official was not announced. Within one or two days, they will issue an Official notification, and all the people who are working under the supervision of the government will observe the holidays according to the schedule. Now, you wait for the Ministry of Interior Pakistan Eid ul Adha holidays notification 2026, and hopefully, the holidays will be announced on the coming Friday.