Pakistan declares Aug 26 public holiday for Eid Milad

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The federal government announced a public holiday in Pakistan on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH). A notification from the Cabinet Division said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared the day a public holiday, to be observed nationwide with religious reverence.

WHO: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Cabinet Division

WHAT: Declared August 26, 2026 a public holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH).

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET

WHERE: Pakistan

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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