Pakistan Government issues Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays Notification: The federal government has released the official public holiday schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 via a notification from the Cabinet Division. According to the notification, offices operating on a five-day workweek will observe public holidays from April 10th to April 12th. Those with a six-day workweek will observe holidays from April 10th to April 13th, 2024. The notification announces that the Prime Minister, as part of the Cabinet Division’s ongoing circular regarding Public and Optional holidays for the year 2024, has approved public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr. It clarifies the holiday duration for both types of workweek schedules.
Pakistan Government issues Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays Notification
As per the announcement from the Cabinet Division, offices following a five-day workweek will enjoy a three-day break from April 10 to April 12, while those adhering to a six-day workweek will have four public holidays from April 10 to April 13 for Eid-ul-Fitr. The notification, endorsed by Muhammad Aqib Gulzar, the Principal Information Officer at the Press Information Department (PID), confirms the Prime Minister’s approval of these holidays. Eid ul Fitr is anticipated to occur on April 10, as predicted by the Meteorological Office, with the Shawwal moon expected to be visible on April 9.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts that the crescent will be observable for over 50 minutes around sunset on April 9, with most regions experiencing clear skies, although some northern areas may encounter clouds. This decision corresponds with the prior circular issued by the Cabinet Division for public and optional holidays in 2024, awaiting the final verdict from the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on the moon sighting process.
Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays Pakistan Notification
| Title | Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays Notification |
| Holidays Start Date | April 10, 2024 |
| Holidays End Date | April 12, 2024 |
| Posted By | Edufy.pk |
Eid ul Fitr 2024 Holidays Official Notification
As per the notification from the Cabinet Division, and in accordance with the directives outlined in the Cabinet Division’s circular regarding Public and Optional holidays for the year 2024, the Prime Minister has approved public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr, including Eid ul Fitr 2024 (1445 Hijri, the government has sanctioned four holidays. Muslims worldwide, including Pakistan, will observe the celebration of Eid ul Fitr on the 1st of Shawwal.
However, hospitals, dispensaries, and emergency-related departments will remain operational to serve citizens during the Eid days. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) played a vital role in determining the holiday dates by forecasting the sighting of the Shawwal moon. According to the PMD’s announcement, the crescent is expected to be sighted on April 9, after being born on April 8 at 11:21 pm. This forecast facilitated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s approval of the holiday period from April 10 to 13, ensuring that citizens can celebrate Eid ul Fitr with peace and festivity.
