Govt announces public holiday on 12th Rabi ul Awwal

For context, the Cabinet Division issued an official notification confirming the holiday on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Key points

• According to an official notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday.
• Sindh administration has confirmed a public holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), marking 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH.
• Administration offices and institutions will observe the public holiday on August 26 as part of the celebrations marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
• The holiday will apply to all provincial administration and semi-government offices, autonomous institutions, corporations and local councils throughout Sindh.
• Nevertheless, emergency services and institutions providing essential services will remain operational and continue to function as usual during the holiday.

Meanwhile, Sindh administration has confirmed a public holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), marking 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH.

Meanwhile, the holiday will apply to all provincial administration and semi-government offices, autonomous institutions, corporations and local councils throughout Sindh.

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