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The Official Announcement
The wait for students and parents is over. The Federal
Government and provincial departments (Punjab, Sindh, KPK) have officially
aligned the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
holiday schedule.
Because the Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on
the evening of March 20, the first day of Eid will likely fall on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Holiday Schedule Breakdown
This year is unique because Pakistan Day (March 23) falls on the third day of
Eid, creating a seamless long weekend without any gap days.
|
Day |
Date |
Status |
|
Friday |
March 20, 2026 |
Last school day (Early
closure for Ramadan) |
|
Saturday |
March 21, 2026 |
Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1
(Public Holiday) |
|
Sunday |
March 22, 2026 |
Eid-ul-Fitr Day 2
(Public Holiday) |
|
Monday |
March 23, 2026 |
Eid-ul-Fitr Day 3 /
Pakistan Day (National Holiday) |
|
Tuesday |
March 24, 2026 |
Schools Reopen (Routine
Classes Resume) |
Special Updates for Punjab University & Higher Ed
If you are a university student, you might be in luck. Punjab University has already
issued a notification declaring a Spring Recess immediately following the Eid break.
For these institutions, classes will remain suspended from March 24 to March 27, with regular
activities resuming on Monday,
March 30, 2026.
Advance Salary for Government Employees
To help families prepare for the festivities, the Punjab Government has approved the release of salaries and pensions in advance. Employees can expect their March payments by March 16, 2026, ensuring everyone has ample time for Eid shopping.
