ISLAMABAD: The district administration has announced a public holiday in Islamabad on December 26, 2025 (Friday).
Additional Deputy Commissioner Sahibzada Muhammad Yousaf issued an official notification in this regard.
According to the notification, the public holiday has been declared due to the arrival of a high-level foreign delegation. However, the holiday will not apply to the ICT administration, Capital Development Authority (CDA), district administration, police, and government hospitals.
A copy of the notification has been sent to all concerned departments.
It is worth noting that December 25 (Thursday) will also be observed as a public holiday across the country, including Islamabad.
Islamabad Public Holiday Notification on 26 December 2025:
The district administration has declared a public holiday in Islamabad on December 26, 2025, due to the arrival of a high-level foreign delegation. The holiday will not apply to the ICT administration, CDA, police, and government hospitals.
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Meanwhile, the federal government has announced winter vacations for its educational institutions.
Winter holidays in Islamabad Model Schools and Colleges will begin from December 26. Educational institutions working under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will remain closed until January 3. Classes will resume from Monday, January 5.
According to the notification, Saturday, January 10, will be a working day for staff. The winter vacation notification has been issued by the Directorate of Education.
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