Punjab Eid ul Azha 2026 Holidays Notification out now

LAHORE – Eidul Azha 2026 holiday announcements created buzz, as provinces Punjab, KP, and Sindh declared extended four-day breaks that could turn into nearly six days off when the weekend is added. As federal government kept its holiday period shorter, Punjab government has announced a four-day public holiday for Eidul Azha 2026, scheduled from May 26 to May 29 (Tuesday to Friday). When combined with the regular weekend (Saturday and Sunday), this will effectively turn into a six-day long festive break for many employees across the province. Eid Ul Azha Holidays 2026 The official notification confirms that government offices will remain closed throughout this period, allowing citizens and staff to fully engage in Eid celebrations without work-related interruptions. The extended break is being seen as one of the longest holiday spells of the year. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also followed a similar route, announcing a four-day Eid holiday from May 26 to May 29, ensuring uninterrupted festivities across the province. Sindh has likewise issued a matching notification, aligning its holiday schedule with the same dates. At the federal level, however, the government has opted for a shorter break, announcing Eid holidays from May 26 to May 28 only. This means the nationwide official holiday period will conclude after the second day of Eidul Azha, creating a noticeable gap between federal and provincial schedules. The difference in holiday durations has sparked widespread discussion, as Eidul Azha is traditionally observed over three days, yet provinces have extended the break further while the federal government has kept its schedule comparatively limited. Punjab announces four Eidul Azha 2026 holidays