Punjab, Sindh Announce Holidays for Festivals, Kashmir Day

News Desk

Islamabad: Youm-e-Kashmir will be observed across the country on February 5, which has been declared a public holiday to express solidarity with the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir.

Separately, the Punjab government has announced a public holiday across the province on February 6 in connection with Basant celebrations. 

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the decision on social media platform X, noting that the February 5 and 6 holidays, followed by Saturday and Sunday, would allow citizens an extended break. She urged people to use the time to rest and rejuvenate.

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Meanwhile, the Sindh government has declared two consecutive holidays for schools and educational institutions across the province in February 2026 on the occasions of Shab-e-Barat and Kashmir Solidarity Day.

According to official notifications issued by the Sindh School Education Department, all government and private schools will remain closed on February 4, 2026, on account of Shab-e-Barat, which falls on 15 Shaban 1447 Hijri. 

The holiday will apply to all public and private educational institutions, including those operating under different boards.

In addition, February 5, 2026, has been declared a public holiday across Sindh to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day. On this day, all public and private institutions will remain closed, except for essential services such as hospitals, emergency services and utilities. 

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The day will be observed to express political and moral support for the people of Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination.

Earlier, the Sindh School Education Department had extended revised school timings across the province due to persistent cold weather. Under the revised schedule, all public and private schools will open at 9:00am until February 4. 

Officials said the decision was taken after reviewing ongoing weather conditions, citing health concerns for children, particularly the risk of seasonal illnesses caused by early morning cold.