Eid ul Adha holidays Pakistan schedule now official as Cabinet Division notification kicks in following moon sighting confirmation

The waiting is over. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirmed the Eid ul Adha date on Sunday after reviewing moon sighting reports from across the country. With that confirmation, the Eid ul Adha holidays Pakistan schedule notified earlier by the Cabinet Division now applies nationwide. Moreover, the holiday window looks generous this year.

The Cabinet Division had listed three official public holidays in its January 2026 notification, subject to moon sighting. That condition is now met. Therefore, the official break kicks in as confirmed. Furthermore, the timing of the holidays this year works particularly well for workers and students across the country.

The three public holidays fall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Those days are immediately followed by Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, most people are looking at a five-day consecutive break. For families planning to travel or celebrate together, that extended window makes a significant difference.

The first day of Zil Hajj 1447 Hijri falls on Monday, May 18. Eid ul Adha lands on the 10th of Zil Hajj. Finally, with the official schedule now locked in, Pakistanis can plan their Eid ul Adha celebrations, travel, and gatherings with complete confidence.