Government of Pakistan Officially Announces Bakra Eid 2025 Holidays
Islamabad – May 1, 2025: The federal government is expected to announce up to 4 public holidays for Eid ul Adha (Bakra Eid) 2025, which is anticipated to fall on Monday, June 9, 2025, depending on the sighting of the Zilhajj moon. According to official sources, the Ministry of Interior will issue the formal holiday notification in the first week of June .
Eid ul Adha 2025 Holiday Schedule
If Eid falls on Monday (June 9, 2025) as predicted, the holidays will likely be as follows:
- Saturday, June 7 – Weekly off
- Sunday, June 8 – Weekly off
- Monday, June 9 – Eid Day 1
- Tuesday, June 10 – Eid Day 2
- Wednesday, June 11 – Eid Day 3 (Optional/Govt Holiday)
This means government offices may remain closed from Saturday to Wednesday, giving employees a 5-day break, especially if Wednesday is officially declared as a public holiday. Private companies and educational institutions may observe 3 to 4 days off, depending on internal policies and provincial decisions.
Moon Sighting and Final Confirmation
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet on the evening of Saturday, June 7, to see the Zilhajj moon. If the moon is sighted on that day, Eid will be observed on Monday, and the final holiday schedule will be confirmed shortly after.
Conclusion:
Eid ul Adha 2025 is expected to bring at least 3 to 5 days of holidays, allowing families across Pakistan to celebrate the religious occasion with their loved ones. The final schedule depends on the moon sighting and official confirmation, but anticipation is already building across the nation.
