According to details, the holiday has been declared to mark the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan, and the Christian religious festival of Christmas. Government sources said that an official notification will be issued shortly, after which all relevant departments will receive formal instructions for implementation.

As per the announcement, all government offices, semi-government institutions, educational institutions, banks, and most private offices will remain closed on December 25. Due to the holiday, routine official and banking activities will stay suspended for the day. Citizens have been advised to complete important financial and administrative matters in advance to avoid inconvenience.

December 25 holds a unique place in Pakistan’s history as it marks the birth of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who led a historic struggle to secure an independent homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. Every year, seminars, ceremonies, and special events are organized nationwide to pay tribute to his leadership, vision, and services to the country.

The same day is also celebrated as Christmas by the Christian community. The festival symbolizes peace, joy, and brotherhood, and is observed with religious services and social gatherings across the country.

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It is worth noting that the Sindh government has also announced a public holiday on December 26, in addition to December 25. This extra holiday has been declared specifically to facilitate Christmas-related religious rituals and celebrations of the Christian community. The decision is being viewed as a positive step toward promoting religious harmony, minority rights, and social inclusion in the province.