According to the official notification issued by the Punjab Finance Department, all government offices, educational institutions, and public departments will remain closed during these two days. The move is part of the province’s administrative adjustments ahead of the upcoming weekend and public festivities.

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The Finance Department has instructed all departments to ensure that salaries and pensions are disbursed before the holidays. This measure aims to provide financial convenience to employees and pensioners ahead of the extended break.

Officials stated that the decision was made to facilitate citizens and government workers, ensuring timely financial relief before the two-day closure. Banks have also been advised to complete all necessary transactions related to salary and pension payments by October 31.

Public Holidays in Pakistan 2025

The latest announcement adds to Pakistan’s extensive list of annual public holidays, which include both religious and national observances observed throughout the year.

Some of the major public holidays in Pakistan for 2025 are expected to include:

Kashmir Solidarity Day – February 5

Pakistan Day – March 23

Eid-ul-Fitr – Likely from March 31 to April 2 (subject to moon sighting)

Labour Day – May 1

Eid-ul-Adha – Expected in early June (dates may vary)

Ashura (9th–10th Muharram) – around July 6–7

Independence Day – August 14

Eid Milad-un-Nabi – September 5 (subject to lunar calendar)

Allama Iqbal Day – November 9

Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas – December 25

Day after Christmas (for Christians only) – December 26

In addition to these nationwide holidays, provincial governments often declare local holidays for regional events, festivals, or administrative reasons — such as the newly announced November 1 and 2 holidays in Punjab.