Punjab gears up for four-day holiday from Feb 5-8

Punjab government notifies public holidays on Feb 6, 7 for Basant

The Basant festival will be celebrated from February 6 to 8.

Punjab gears up for four-day holiday from Feb 5-8

Punjab is set for a four-day break from February 5 to 8 after the provincial government declared Friday and Saturday as public holidays across Punjab, according to an official notification issued on Tuesday. A notification by the Services and General Administration Department said “February 6 and 7, 2026 (Friday and Saturday) shall be observed as Public Holidays in the Province of Punjab.” A day earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged …

Punjab celebrates Basant after 18 years, Feb 6-7 off

The Punjab government has announced public holidays on February 6 and 7 (Friday and Saturday) to celebrate Basant, the annual kite-flying festival. The notification was issued by the Services and General Administration Department, following an earlier announcement by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. With the holiday, Punjab will enjoy a long weekend starting from Kashmir Day on February 5, giving residents an opportunity to relax and enjoy the festi…

Punjab Govt Announces Public Holidays for February 6 & 7, 2026

The Government of the Punjab has officially declared two upcoming public holidays for the province. According to a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), citizens in Punjab will observe holidays later this week. Also, the Pakistan Government previously announced that February 5 will remain a public holiday in observance of Kashmir […] The post Punjab Govt Announces Public Holidays for February 6 & 7, 2…