Eidul Azha 2026 holidays to end on May 29 as notification issued

PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared a four-day public holiday across the province on the occasion of Eidul Azha 2026. According to an official notification issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administration Department, government offices will remain closed from May 26 to May 29. Similarly, the Sindh government has announced four days of official holidays for Eid, with a notification confirming that public offices will be closed from May 26 to May 29. Earlier, the federal government had also declared Eidul Azha holidays. According to a notification from the Cabinet Division, the nationwide holidays at the federal level will be observed from May 26 to May 28. Following the federal government’s notification, many people have expressed concerns about the limited duration. While Eid is traditionally celebrated for three days, the official holiday has been granted only until the second day of Eid. This means private sector employees are expected to resume work on the third day of Eid (May 29), with some needing to leave their homes on the second day to report to their jobs. Citizens argue that the shortened holiday may disrupt family celebrations and travel plans.