Karachi | According to Beyond Time News:
The Sindh government has updated its holiday schedule for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, confirming revised public holidays across the province. The new notification sets official Eid holidays from May 26 to May 28.
The decision applies to all government departments, semi-government bodies, and autonomous institutions operating across Sindh.
Provincial Offices and Municipal Bodies Included in Holiday Plan
According to the revised notification issued under the approval of Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, all local councils and municipal corporations will also remain closed during the Eid holidays.
The government has instructed that normal administrative activities will pause during the official break period.
However, essential service departments will continue working as usual to ensure uninterrupted public services across the province.
Work-from-Home Policy on May 29
The Sindh government has further directed that all provincial offices will operate under a work-from-home arrangement on May 29. This step aims to maintain continuity in administrative tasks while still extending Eid relief to employees.
At the same time, departments involved in budget preparation and financial planning will remain active during the holiday period. Officials will continue working to complete key fiscal responsibilities on time.
Alignment with Federal Eid Holidays
Earlier, the federal government announced a three-day Eid holiday from May 26 to May 28 for all federal institutions.
Private offices and federal departments will also remain closed during this period.
Meanwhile, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed that Eid-ul-Adha 2026 will be observed from May 27 to May 29, following the official Zil Hajj moon sighting in Karachi.
Read more:Sindh Announces Four-Day Eid ul Adha Holiday Across Government Institutions
Public Convenience and Administrative Balance
The revised schedule reflects an effort to balance public convenience with essential administrative needs. While most departments will observe holidays, critical services and financial operations will continue without disruption.
Residents across Sindh are expected to benefit from the extended break, allowing families more time for travel, celebrations, and religious observance during Eid-ul-Adha.
FAQs
Q1: What are the Eid holidays in Sindh for 2026?
Sindh will observe Eid holidays from May 26 to May 28, with a work-from-home day on May 29.
Q2: Are all offices closed during Eid in Sindh?
Most offices will be closed, but essential services will continue operations.
Q3: Do federal and provincial holidays match?
Yes, Sindh’s schedule aligns closely with federal Eid holidays.
Q4: Will government staff work on May 29?
Yes, but only from home under the provincial directive.
Q5: When will Eid-ul-Adha 2026 be celebrated?
Eid is expected between May 27 and May 29, based on the moon sighting announcement.
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