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Pakistan Iqbal Day public holiday announcement
Overview
The Pakistani government has announced a nationwide public holiday for Monday, November 9, 2026, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the national poet and philosopher, Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Official notifications from the Cabinet Division confirm that federal and provincial departments, including banks and workplaces, will be closed. The State Bank of Pakistan noted that banking premises dealing with public transactions will not operate. In Sindh, the College Education Department has ordered the closure of all public and private educational institutions. For those observing a standard Saturday and Sunday weekend, the holiday will result in a three day break.
Entities
Pakistan · Cabinet Division · Allama Muhammad Iqbal · Sindh · Punjab
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesPakistan declares nationwide public holiday for Iqbal Day
Pakistan has declared November 9 a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, closing federal offices, banks, and schools in Sindh.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesPakistan announces nationwide public holiday for Iqbal Day
Pakistan will observe a nationwide public holiday on November 9, 2026, to honor the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Sources
en.dailypakistan.com.pk · mediabites.com.pk · pakistannews.com.pk · pakistantimes.com · theneutral.pk