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Federal government declares November 9 public holiday for Iqbal Day
- The federal government has announced a public holiday on November 9, 2026, nationwide in connection with Iqbal Day.
The Cabinet Division has issued a notification announcing Monday, November 9, as a public holiday across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The holiday has been declared through the annual holiday circular released by the Cabinet Division on January 19, 2026.
The ministries and government departments have been asked to guarantee execution of the notification.
Schools and public and commercial offices throughout the country will be closed on November 9.
Employees of offices and educational institutions observing a two-day weekend will have three straight days off from November 7 to 9. Normal activities will resume on Tuesday, November 10.