DC Rawalpindi Clarifies Viral Holiday Notification

The Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi has issued a clarification regarding a notification circulating on social media about a local holiday in the district.

The administration stated that the notification is fake and advised the public to rely only on official sources for accurate information. The circulating document claims that a local holiday has been declared across Rawalpindi district on April 22, 2026, under the authority of the deputy commissioner.

This notification circulating on social media is fake.The public is advised to rely only on official sources for authentic information. pic.twitter.com/QrOysPdLBc

— DC Rawalpindi (@DCRawalpindi) April 21, 2026

It further states that emergency departments and essential institutions would remain operational despite the holiday. The document appears to carry official formatting, reference numbers, and a signature attributed to the deputy commissioner.

Authorities said the notification is fabricated and does not represent any official order issued by the district administration. The public has been urged to verify information through official government channels to avoid confusion.