Federal and Sindh Governments Announce Public Holidays in December
KARACHI: The federal and Sindh governments have announced public holidays for December, giving citizens multiple days off for national and religious observances. The announcements cover both federal and provincial offices, as well as educational institutions.
The federal government has declared December 25, 2025, a national holiday to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The day also coincides with Christmas, a major religious celebration observed by the Christian community. All government and private offices, as well as schools and colleges, will remain closed on this day.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has announced December 26, 2025, as a holiday for Christian employees to celebrate Christmas. This observance is specific to Christian workers across provincial offices and semi-government institutions.
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In addition, the Sindh government declared December 27, 2025, a public holiday on the death anniversary of Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. Provincial offices, local institutions, and semi-government departments will remain closed on this day to honor the late former prime minister.
The State Bank of Pakistan has also confirmed a holiday on December 31, 2025, marking the last banking day of the year. Both private and government banks across the country will be closed.
Looking ahead to 2026, a preliminary holiday schedule has surfaced. The first public holiday of the year is expected on February 5 for Kashmir Day. Early in March, citizens will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr from March 21 to March 23, marking the end of Ramadan.
Other upcoming holidays include Labour Day on May 1 and Eid-ul-Azha from May 27 to May 29. National celebrations such as Independence Day on August 14 and Jashn-e-Eid Milad-un-Nabi on August 26 are also part of the yearly holiday calendar. The nation will observe Iqbal Day on November 9 and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary on December 25, which doubles as Christmas. The Christian community will enjoy an additional holiday on December 26.
These announcements ensure that citizens are aware of upcoming public holidays and can plan personal and professional schedules accordingly. The government’s notifications cover closures in federal, provincial, and semi-government offices, as well as educational institutions and banks.
For businesses, students, and the general public, these December holidays offer opportunities to celebrate historical and religious events. The combination of national observances, religious festivals, and commemorative days underscores Pakistan’s cultural and historical diversity.
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With the end-of-year holidays approaching, citizens are advised to confirm schedules with their respective offices. While federal and Sindh government holidays are official, private businesses may follow separate policies, though many typically align with government notifications.
The public holiday announcements also help in managing official workflows, planning festive activities, and promoting cultural awareness across Pakistan. Citizens are encouraged to observe these holidays respectfully, honoring both national leaders and religious traditions.
In summary, December 2025 will see multiple public holidays across Pakistan: December 25 for Quaid-e-Azam and Christmas, December 26 for the Christian community in Sindh, and December 27 for Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. Additionally, banks will remain closed on December 31, completing the year-end holiday schedule.
