Is 4th Feb Public Holiday Announced By Government – Holiday Notification Check
Yes, multiple official notifications have been issued for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, but the holiday status depends on your province and sector (education vs offices). Below is the complete, verified, and easy-to-understand breakdown based on government notifications.
1. Punjab Province — Full Public Holiday
The Punjab government has officially declared Wednesday, February 4, 2026, as a public holiday on account of Shab-e-Barat.
What’s Closed in Punjab
- All government offices
- Autonomous & attached departments
- Local councils
- All public and private schools, colleges, and universities
- Banks (as per provincial holiday practice)
Lahore: Start of a 5-Day Break
For residents of Lahore, this holiday begins a rare 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: Feb 4–8 (5 days off)
2. Sindh Province — Educational Holiday Only
In Sindh, the notification applies only to the education sector.
Closed in Sindh
- All public and private schools
- Colleges under the School Education & Literacy Department
Open in Sindh
- Government offices
- Private offices and businesses
- Banks (unless an internal notice says otherwise)
➡️ This is not a full public holiday in Sindh.
3. Islamabad, KPK & Balochistan — Working Day
For:
- Islamabad
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Balochistan
Status on Feb 4
- No federal public holiday notified for Shab-e-Barat
- Schools, offices, and banks generally remain open
Upcoming Nationwide Holiday
- Thursday, February 5, 2026 → Kashmir Solidarity Day
- National public holiday across Pakistan
📊 Summary Table — Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026
| Region | Schools / Colleges | Govt Offices | Banks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | ❌ Closed | ❌ Closed | ❌ Closed |
| Sindh | ❌ Closed | ✅ Open | ✅ Open |
| Other Provinces | ✅ Open | ✅ Open | ✅ Open |
Important Religious Note
- The actual night of Shab-e-Barat is observed tonight, Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026, after Maghrib.
- Wednesday, Feb 4 is the day of observance and the holiday (where notified).
Frequently Asked Questions (Most Searched)
Is 5th February a Public Holiday in Punjab?
✅ Yes.
February 5 is Kashmir Solidarity Day, a national public holiday observed in Punjab and all of Pakistan
Is There a Holiday on February 5th in Pakistan?
✅ Yes — nationwide.
All provinces observe a public holiday on Feb 5.
Is There a Holiday on 4th February 2026?
Punjab: ✅ Yes (full public holiday)
Sindh: ⚠️ Schools/colleges only
Federal/KPK/Balochistan: ❌ No
Is It a Holiday in Pakistan Today?
If today is Feb 4: Punjab → Holiday
Sindh schools → Holiday
Elsewhere → Working day
Punjab Govt Holiday Notification Today
Shab-e-Barat: Feb 4 (Punjab-wide)
Kashmir Day: Feb 5 (National)
Basant: Feb 6 (Lahore-only)
Public Holidays in Pakistan 2026 (Key Early Dates)
Feb 4: Shab-e-Barat (Punjab)
Feb 5: Kashmir Solidarity Day (Nationwide)
Feb 6: Basant Holiday (Lahore)
Final Takeaway
- Punjab: Full public holiday on Feb 4
- Sindh: Educational holiday only
- Rest of Pakistan: Working day
- Nationwide holiday: Feb 5
