The Sindh government has announced a three-day Eidul Azha holiday from May 26 to 28, in correction of an earlier notification of a four-day holiday, which included Friday. The decision is in line with the federal government’s announcement of a three-day public holiday from Tuesday to Thursday to mark Eidul Azha. In a corrigendum dated […]
Holidays
May 2026 Holidays in Pakistan Expected to Offer 14–15 Days
May 2026 is expected to be a holiday-rich month for citizens of Pakistan, with multiple public holidays, weekends, and religious occasions likely combining to offer extended breaks for employees and students across the country. According to details, the month begins with International Labour Day on May 1, which falls on a Friday. When combined with […]
Rihanna steps out in style ahead of holidays
Rihanna once again reminded fans why she reigns supreme in the fashion world! On Tuesday, December 16, the Fenty Beauty founder – who recently welcomed her first baby girl with partner A$AP Rocky – stepped out in Los Angeles with an effortlessly cool off-duty look ahead of the holiday season. The 37-year-old singer, beauty mogul […]
Eid-ul-Fitr holidays set: SBP and Federal govt declare 3 days Off
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a three-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr in 2025. The bank will remain closed from March 31 to April 2, 2025. The holidays will fall on Monday to Wednesday. This announcement was made on Friday by the central bank. The federal government has also declared a similar three-day holiday […]
Muharram 2022: Govt announces public holiday on Aug 8 and 9
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced public holiday across the country on 9th and 10th Muharram. According to a notification issued by the government, the federal cabinet approved a two-day holiday on account of Ashura. All private and government offices, educational institutes, businesses, and other activities would remain shut during the two days.
Authorities urge to be vigilant in wake of heavy rainfall during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the country during the Eid holidays and advised the concerned authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures in wake of flash flooding and landslides in the vulnerable areas. The monsoon currents continuously penetrating in the country are likely to weaken during the next 24 […]
PM approves five-day public holidays on Eid ul Azha
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved five-day public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Azha from July 8 to July 12 (Friday to Tuesday). According to a letter of the PM Office shared by the press wing, the cabinet secretary was directed to take further action after PM’s approval. Earlier, the Cabinet […]
Holidays, vacations around the corner? Step on the scale every day to keep in shape
People who step on the scale every day during holidays tend to avoid gaining extra pounds, a new U.S. study suggests. Nutrition researcher Jamie Cooper of the University of Georgia and her colleagues set out to examine whether the simple act of weighing oneself daily could prevent weight gain during the winter holiday season, spanning […]
Fake Eid holidays notification creates confusion on social media
ISLAMABAD: Uncertainty on the date of the start of Eid-ul-Fitr holidays has recently confused Pakistanis on social media. A fake document was spread on social media claiming that the holidays would be commencing from June 15 (Friday), till June 18 (Monday). However, the federal government is supposed to announce the date on Monday. Apart from […]