Federal govt announces Eid holidays for March 20 and 21
“Islamabad has declared March 20 and 21 as Eid ul Fitr holidays for public offices across both five-day and six-day work schedules.”
Key points
- Islamabad has declared March 20 and 21 as Eid ul Fitr holidays for public offices across both five-day and six-day work schedules.
- The move comes ahead of the expected festival date, pending the official moon-sighting decision.
The federal government has announced public holidays for Eid ul Fitr, declaring March 20 and March 21 off for offices observing both five-day and six-day work schedules. The decision was issued through a Cabinet Division notification after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The announcement gives citizens and public offices clarity ahead of the expected Eid break. It also comes as scientific estimates suggest Eid ul Fitr is likely to fall on March 21, although the formal decision on moon sighting will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
Geo News also reported that Pakistan Railways plans to run special services to facilitate holiday travel, reflecting wider preparations for the festive period across the country.
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