Punjab Government Issues Official Public Holidays Notification for 2026

Lahore: The Punjab government has issued a list of official holidays for the year 2026, under which the public holidays approved by the federal government will be effective across the province.
According to the notification, Kashmir Day on February 5, Pakistan Day on March 23 and Youm-e-Takbir on May 28 will be official holidays. Eid-ul-Fitr holidays will be from March 21 to 23, while Eid-ul-Azha holidays will be from May 27 to 29.
On the occasion of Muharram, Ashura holidays will be on June 24 and 25, while Independence Day will be celebrated on August 14.
Similarly, Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be on August 25, Allama Iqbal Day on November 9 and Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas on December 25. After Christmas, December 26 will be a holiday only for Christian employees.
According to the notification, January 1, February 18 and July 1 will be bank holidays.
The government says that the purpose of these holidays is not only to celebrate national and religious days in a grand manner but also to ensure the welfare of government employees.