ISLAMABAD: The government has officially announced Eid ul Adha 2025 holidays. According to media reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a four-day holiday for Eid, from Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9, 2025.
As per the official public holiday calendar for 2025 issued at the start of the year, Eid ul Adha holidays were expected from June 7 to June 9. However, a formal notification from the federal government was still awaited.
It was anticipated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would make the final decision and might include Friday, June 6, as an additional holiday — and as expected, the government has now added Friday to the Eid break.
During these holidays, all government and private offices, educational institutions, and banks across the country will remain closed.
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Preparations for Eid ul Adha are already in full swing in markets and cattle mandis. People have started buying sacrificial animals, and temporary markets have been set up in cities to meet the demand. Local administrations have been directed to ensure proper cleanliness and security arrangements in these areas.
Meanwhile, most schools across the country had already announced summer vacations in late May or early June, which also cover the Eid holidays. This has allowed many families to begin travel plans early for Eid celebrations in their hometowns or villages.
Eid ul Adha 2025 Holidays Notification
On the other hand , a notification is being widely shared on social media claiming that Eid ul Adha holidays will last from June 6 to June 10, totaling five days. However, government sources have clarified that no such official notification has been issued. They confirmed that the approved Eid holidays are from Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9, 2025.
