KP Announces Extra Eid Holiday

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced three public holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, according to a press release issued by the administration department.

The notification states that March 19, 20 and 21, 2026, Thursday through Saturday, will be observed as public holidays across the province for Eid ul Fitr, with all government offices to remain closed except essential services.

Separately, the federal government has declared March 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, as public holidays on the occasion, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division following approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

With Sunday already observed as a weekly holiday and March 23 falling on Pakistan Day, government offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to remain closed for an extended period, effectively resulting in up to five consecutive holidays for many public sector employees.