The Sindh government has officially shortened the Eid ul Adha holidays for 2026 from four days to three. Through a corrigendum issued on May 23, it declared May 26 to May 28 as public holidays, corresponding to the 9th, 10th, and 11th of Zil Hajj, 1447 AH.
This adjustment applies to all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under Sindh’s administrative control. However, departments providing essential services and those involved in preparing the budget for the financial year 2026-27 are exempted from the holiday schedule.
In a notable addition, the corrigendum specified that Friday, May 29, which falls on the 12th of Zil Hajj, will be observed as a work-from-home day. This revised notification supersedes an earlier order that had announced holidays extending from May 26 to May 29.
Muslims across Pakistan are set to celebrate Eid ul Adha on May 27, following the moon sighting announced by the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on May 17. The committee confirmed the crescent for Zilhaj after convening at the Pakistan Meteorological Department in Karachi.
With this update, Sindh’s holiday schedule now aligns with the federal government’s Eid ul Adha holidays, which were previously set for May 26 through May 28. Eid ul Adha, known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” honors the Qur’anic narrative of Prophet Ibrahim’s (PBUH) readiness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah, a test that was ultimately replaced by a ram.
The festival is marked by prayers, family gatherings, and charitable acts, including the ritual sacrifice of livestock. The meat from these sacrifices is distributed among relatives, friends, and those in need, underscoring the spirit of generosity and community during this significant occasion.
