Pakistan Announces Three-Day Public Holidays for Eidul Azha , EID
May 2026 | By Azad News HD
The federal government has officially declared a three-day public holiday across Pakistan to mark the occasion of Eidul Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals in the Islamic calendar.
According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Prime Minister :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} approved holidays from May 26 to May 28, allowing citizens to observe the religious festival with their families.
Eidul Azha is expected to be observed in Pakistan on May 27 (Wednesday), following the announcement by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee after confirmation of the Zilhaj moon sighting from multiple cities, including Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi and Mardan.
The festival, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is observed on the 10th of Zilhaj and commemorates the completion of Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam.
During Eidul Azha, Muslims around the world perform animal sacrifice and distribute meat among family members, friends and those in need, reflecting values of charity and devotion.
Authorities confirmed that the moon sighting reports were received from several regions across the country, enabling the official announcement of the Islamic month of Zilhaj.
In addition to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia is also expected to observe Eidul Azha on May 27, according to international reports, aligning the celebration across much of the Muslim world.
Government departments, educational institutions and private offices will remain closed during the holiday period, allowing nationwide participation in Eid celebrations.
Conclusion
The announcement of Eidul Azha holidays provides citizens across Pakistan with time to observe religious rituals, travel and spend time with family during one of the most important Islamic festivals of the year.
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