Govt Announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Holidays in Pakistan
The Govt announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Holidays in Pakistan according to notification that is issued by the Cabinet Division of Pakistan on Sunday and The announcement was made after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the holiday schedule for the upcoming religious festival.
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Public Holidays
Govt Announces Eid ul Fitr 2026 Holidays in Pakistan declared on Friday 20 March 2026 and Saturday 21 March 2026 as public holidays across the country on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr and These holidays will apply to all government offices that observe both five day and six day working weeks that allow employees across different departments to celebrate the festival with their families.
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Expected Date of Eid ul Fitr
Experts believe that Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is likely to fall on 21 March 2026 as Pakistan are expected to complete 30 days of Ramadan this year.
According to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH is expected to be born on 19 March 2026 at 06:23 PST and SUPARCO further explain that at sunset on 19 March 2026 the moon will be approximate 12 hours and 41 minutes old with an estimated 28 minute gap between sunset and moonset along Pakistan coastal areas and However the final decision regards the sighting of the crescent moon and the official start of Eid will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
Special Eid Trains for Passengers
To facilitate traveller during the festive season Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of four special Eid trains for passengers to travel to their hometowns.
The schedule for the special trains includes:
- 16 March 2026 Train from Lahore to Karachi
- 17 March 2026 Train from Quetta to Rawalpindi
- 17 March 2026 Train from Karachi to Peshawar
- 18 March 2026 Train from Karachi to Lahore
A spokesperson for Pakistan Railways stated that the special train operation aimed to manage the increase in passenger traffic before Eid and ensure safe, comfortable and timely travel during the busy holiday period.
Conclusion
The Govt Announces Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Holidays in Pakistan and special travel arrangement in Pakistan that reflects the government efforts to facilitate citizens during one of the most important Islamic festivals and While scientific forecasts suggest Eid may fall on 21 March 2026 the official confirmation will depend on the decision of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after the moon sighting on last Roza of Ramadan .