Independence Day holidays are likely in Pakistan from August 14 to 17

There are likely to be four holidays in Pakistan in the month of August, including Independence Day on August 14.

According to a notification from the Cabinet Division, there will be a public holiday in Pakistan on August 14 on the occasion of Pakistan Day, while Chehlum Imam Hussain will be celebrated on Friday, August 15.

Chehlum holiday is not included in the federal holidays, however, in the case of a local holiday at the provincial level, there will be a holiday in the relevant areas. Last year, a public holiday was declared on the occasion of Chehlum in Rawalpindi and Karachi.

In some areas, in the event of a Chehlum holiday, the holidays of Thursday, August 14, Friday, August 15, Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17 may be combined.

Authorities have ordered strict security arrangements to maintain law and order on the occasion of Independence Day and Chehlum.