Tomorrow Holiday Notification Issued From Government
Yes, an official holiday notification has been issued for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat. However, the scope of the holiday differs by province and sector, which has caused some confusion.
Below is the clear, verified, and up-to-date breakdown.
1. Punjab Province — Full Public Holiday
The Punjab government has declared a complete public holiday across the province.
What Will Be Closed in Punjab?
- All government offices
- Autonomous & attached departments
- Local government bodies
- All public and private schools, colleges, and universities
- Most banks (as per provincial holiday practice)
⭐ Special Status for Lahore
For Lahore, this holiday begins a historic 5-day continuous break:
- Feb 4 (Wed): Shab-e-Barat
- Feb 5 (Thu): Kashmir Solidarity Day (National Holiday)
- Feb 6 (Fri): Basant Holiday (Lahore-only)
- Feb 7–8: Weekend
➡️ Total: 5 consecutive holidays (Feb 4–8)
2. Sindh Province — Educational Holiday Only
In Sindh, the notification applies only to educational institutions.
Closed in Sindh:
- All public and private schools
- Colleges under the Sindh Education & Literacy Department
Open in Sindh:
- Most government offices
- Private offices and businesses
- Banks (unless a separate internal order is issued)
➡️ This is not a full public holiday in Sindh — it is a school/college holiday.
3. Rest of Pakistan (Federal, KPK, Balochistan, Islamabad)
For:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Balochistan
- Islamabad
Status on Feb 4:
- No federal public holiday gazetted
- Offices, schools, banks generally OPEN
Important Reminder:
➡️ Thursday, February 5, 2026 is a National Public Holiday across Pakistan for Kashmir Solidarity Day.
📊 Summary Table — Tomorrow (Feb 4, 2026)
| Region | Schools / Colleges | Govt Offices | Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ❌ Closed | ❌ Closed | ❌ Closed |
| Sindh | ❌ Closed | ✅ Open | ✅ Open |
| Other Provinces | ✅ Open | ✅ Open | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions (High-Search Queries)
Why Is There a 5 February Holiday in Pakistan?
February 5 is Kashmir Solidarity Day, a national public holiday observed across Pakistan every year.
Is Tomorrow (Feb 4, 2026) a Holiday in Punjab?
✅ Yes.
Punjab has officially notified Feb 4, 2026 as a public holiday for Shab-e-Barat.
Is Tomorrow a Holiday in Sindh?
⚠️ Partially.
Schools & colleges: Closed
Offices & banks: Open (unless otherwise notified)
Is There a Federal Government Holiday on Feb 4?
❌ No.
There is no nationwide federal holiday for Feb 4.
The federal holiday applies on Feb 5 (Kashmir Day).
Is 23 September 2025 a Holiday in Pakistan?
❌ No.
September 23 is not a gazetted public holiday in Pakistan.
Why Is There a 6 February Holiday in Punjab?
Feb 6, 2026 is an official Basant holiday
Applies only to Lahore
Declared by the Punjab government
Is 31 July 2025 a Holiday in Punjab?
❌ No official notification exists for a Punjab holiday on 31 July 2025.
Final Takeaway
- ✅ Feb 4, 2026:
- Punjab → Full public holiday
- Sindh → Educational holiday only
- Rest of Pakistan → Working day
- 🇵🇰 Feb 5, 2026:
- National public holiday across Pakistan
