ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr across Pakistan. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday, the holidays will be from March 31 to April 2, 2025.
As per the official notification, the three-day holidays will begin on Monday, March 31, and conclude on Wednesday, April 2. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has approved these holidays for the year 2025.
Eidul Fitr 2025 Pakistan Federal Government Official Holidays:
| Holiday | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eid-ul-Fitr | March 31, 2025 | April 2, 2025 | 3 days | Prime Minister of Pakistan |
Earlier reports had predicted that Ramadan this year will likely last 29 days, meaning Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on March 31, 2025. Khalid Ijaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, had shared that the new moon will appear on March 29, 2025, at 3:58 PM Pakistan time.
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On March 30 (Ramazan 29), the moon will be over 26 hours old at sunset, making it easier to spot if the sky is clear. In many cities, the time between sunset and moonset will be at least 40 minutes, which helps in sighting the crescent moon.
However, the final decision on the moon sighting will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. If the moon is sighted on March 30, Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated from March 31 to April 2, as announced. But if Ramazan lasts 30 days, Eid could start on April 1 and the holidays may extend to April 4, 2025.
Since Saturday and Sunday are already holidays for some government employees, people expect at least five holidays for Eid this year, from March 29 to April 2, including the weekend.
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During the announced holidays, all government and private offices, schools, and businesses will remain closed so that people can celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families. Eid-ul-Fitr is a big Islamic festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
The notification was signed by Kamran Ali Afzal, Principal Information Officer of the Press Information Department, and Muhammad Asif Gulzar, Section Officer of the Cabinet Division.
