KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on December 27, 2025 to mark the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils working under the Sindh government will remain closed on the day. Essential services will continue to operate.
The coming week will also include another public holiday on December 25, which marks the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The day also coincides with Christmas.
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, during a public meeting at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.
Sindh Govt declares holiday on December 27
The Sindh government has declared December 27 a public holiday to mark the 18th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. All Sindh government offices will remain closed on the day, except essential services, according to an official notification.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Education Department announced winter vacations for educational institutions across the province. All public and private schools and colleges will remain closed from December 22 to December 31.
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A department spokesperson said that schools will reopen on January 1, 2026. However, supplementary examinations conducted by education boards will continue as per schedule during the holiday period.
Earlier, the Punjab School Education Department also confirmed winter vacations for schools across Punjab, following directives from Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat.
According to the notification, winter vacations in Punjab will begin on December 22, 2025, and continue until January 10, 2026. All public and private schools will remain closed during this period.
The education minister said the schedule was finalised after considering weather conditions and the convenience of students and parents. Academic activities in Punjab will resume from January 12, 2026, and school administrations have been directed to ensure full compliance with the announced schedule.
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