Federal Govt Announces 4-Day Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Azha 2025

The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced a four-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most important religious festivals in the Islamic calendar. This announcement was made through a press release issued by the Cabinet Division on Monday, bringing joy and relief to millions of people across the country who have been eagerly waiting for the holiday schedule.

Official Dates of Eid Holidays

According to the official notification, public holidays will be observed on the following days:

• Friday, June 6, 2025
• Saturday, June 7, 2025
• Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Monday, June 9, 2025

This means that both Friday and Monday will be off days in addition to the regular weekend (Saturday and Sunday), giving the public a total of four consecutive holidays. These holidays apply to all public offices, private offices, educational institutions, and other organizations that operate on either a five-day or six-day workweek.

Whether you work in a government department or a private company, you’ll be able to take time off to enjoy the festive celebrations with your family and friends.

The latest announcement is part of the federal government’s broader holiday plan for 2025. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Division released a circular detailing the list of public and optional holidays for the entire year. Eid-ul-Azha was included in that list, but the exact dates were to be confirmed later based on the Islamic calendar and moon sighting.

Now that the dates have been finalized, the government has issued a formal notification to confirm the holidays. The announcement brings clarity to businesses, schools, travel services, and millions of individuals who rely on this schedule for planning.

To ensure that the public is fully informed, the government has instructed all relevant departments, ministries, and institutions to circulate the notification widely. They are expected to publish the information through major print media (newspapers), electronic media (TV and radio), and digital platforms (websites and social media).

This step is taken so that everyone, including people in far-flung rural areas, is aware of the upcoming holidays and can make necessary preparations in advance.

Significance of Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a major Islamic event observed around the world. It commemorates the great sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), who was willing to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah. However, Allah provided a ram to sacrifice instead.

In remembrance of this event, Muslims perform Qurbani (animal sacrifice) and distribute meat among family, friends, and the poor. The festival also includes Eid prayers, visiting relatives, cooking traditional meals, and showing kindness to those in need.

In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated with great enthusiasm. People travel to their hometowns, buy sacrificial animals from cattle markets, and prepare for the religious rituals and family gatherings. The four-day holiday will give people enough time to participate in all these activities without the stress of work or office duties.

Travel and Preparations

With the Eid holidays now officially confirmed, many families have already begun preparing for the occasion. Cattle markets are expected to see a surge in visitors, and travel bookings for intercity buses, trains, and flights will likely increase. People often use this time to travel to their native towns and villages to celebrate Eid with their extended families.

Shopping malls, clothing stores, and meat vendors also experience a rise in customers during this time, as people prepare for the festival by buying clothes, accessories, groceries, and sacrificial animals.

Government Services During the Holidays

Although most government and private offices will be closed, essential services such as hospitals, emergency services, police, and rescue operations will continue to function. The government may also issue special instructions for waste management and sanitation during Eid, especially due to the large number of animals sacrificed across the country.

Municipal departments are usually on high alert during Eid-ul-Azha to manage the collection and disposal of animal waste properly to prevent health and hygiene issues in cities and towns.

With this four-day break officially confirmed, the public can now make their plans with confidence. Eid-ul-Azha is a time of unity, sacrifice, and generosity, and these holidays provide a perfect opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate in peace.

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