Federal, Sindh govts announce public holidays for Muharram 9, 10

Notification says all offices except essential services will remain closed

The Federal. Sindh governments on Monday announced June 25 and 26, Thursday and Friday, as public holidays on account of Ashura.

A notification issued by the Cabinet Division stated that the "prime minister has been pleased to declare 9th. 10th Muharram 1448 A.H., falling on 25th and 26th June, 2026 (Thursday and Friday), as public holidays."

The Sindh government also said in a notification that “The Government of Sindh hereby declares June 25. 26, 2026, as public holidays throughout the province on the occasion of Ashura, Muharram 9 and 10, 1448 AH.”

It added that all offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations. local councils under the administrative control of the Sindh government, except those providing essential services, would remain closed.

حکومتِ سندھ نے عاشورہ کے موقع پر 25 اور 26 جون 2026 کو صوبہ میں عام تعطیل کا اعلان کردیا ہے۔pic.twitter.com/VGXrIYdGt9

Last week, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah directed authorities toensure foolproof securityfor Muharram processions. majalis across the province, directing uninterrupted civic services and comprehensive arrangements for the holy month.

The chief minister also affirmed that maintaining law. order and facilitating mourners remained the government's top priority, warning that no negligence or lapse in arrangements would be tolerated.

Read:Security tightened in Hyderabad division for Muharram

Reviewing security. facilitation measures for processions and majalis, CM Shah directed all relevant departments to remain on high alert and ensure effective inter-agency coordination. He also instructed officials to incorporateproposals given by religious scholarsinto the final arrangements for the month, alongside directing K-Electric, HESCO,. SEPCO to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during religious gatherings and avoid load-shedding along procession routes.

He stressed religious harmony. inter-sect unity, urging all stakeholders to work jointly for the peaceful observance of Muharram, stating that the government would utilise all available resources to ensure the protection of lives and property across the province during the blessed month.

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