Summary
- Karachi – The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Independence Day allowing citizens to enjoy three consecutive days off.
- According to details, the Government of Sindh has officially announced Friday, August 14, 2026 as a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day.
- As August 14 falls on a Friday followed by the regular Saturday and Sunday holidays, citizens will be able to enjoy three consecutive days off.
Karachi – The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on the occasion of Independence Day allowing citizens to enjoy three consecutive days off.
According to details, the Government of Sindh has officially announced Friday, August 14, 2026 as a public holiday across the province on the occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day.
A notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department stated that the holiday will apply to all government offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of the Sindh government.
However, institutions providing emergency and essential services will be exempt from the holiday and will continue their services as usual. As August 14 falls on a Friday followed by the regular Saturday and Sunday holidays, citizens will be able to enjoy three consecutive days off.
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