The federal government of Pakistan has issued a notification for a nationwide public holiday on November 9, 2026, to observe Iqbal Day.
According to a notification from the Cabinet Division, there will be a public holiday across the country on Monday, November 9, to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
This holiday has been granted under the annual holiday circular issued by the Cabinet Division on January 19, 2026. All ministries and government departments have been directed to ensure the implementation of this notification. Educational institutions, as well as public and private offices across the country, will remain closed on November 9.
Employees at offices and educational institutions that observe a two-day weekly holiday will enjoy three consecutive days off—from November 7 to November 9—with regular operations resuming on Tuesday, November 10.