All public and private schools, colleges, and universities in Islamabad will remain closed on Friday, March 13, 2026. The closure was announced by the district administration.
District Magistrate, Irfan Nawaz Memon, posted a notification regarding this holiday on Thursday, March 12.
The holiday has been announced for all educational institutions, both government and private. These also include schools, universities and colleges in the premises of the federal capital.
Holiday Announcement
— DC Islamabad (@dcislamabad) March 12, 2026
All public and private schools, colleges and universities in Islamabad will remain closed on Friday, 13 March 2026 as notified by the District Administration. pic.twitter.com/hxt0IxlMuZ
Holiday on Jumat-ul-Wida
Meanwhile, the government of Sindh has declared a public holiday on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Wida, which will fall on March 19 this year.
Provincial Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah confirmed the decision on Wednesday.
He said the holiday was announced to make it easier for citizens to take part in religious activities and attend prayers on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.
Nasir Hussain Shah also said that a major road in Karachi will be named after Ali Khamenei.
However, he clarified that rallies will not be allowed on Shahrah-e-Faisal on Jumat-ul-Wida due to traffic management and security concerns.
He directed all religious and political organisations to hold their rallies on traditional and previously designated routes.
Organisers were also asked to cooperate with authorities to ensure public convenience and maintain law and order.
Officials said security and traffic arrangements will be put in place in Karachi and other areas of Sindh for gatherings expected on the occasion.
Schools closed across AJK
The government has announced school holidays across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) until March 31 as a precautionary and administrative step, according to details on Wednesday.
The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has also announced that all academic activities and classes will move to online mode from March 16, 2026.
The university administration said that the schedule and method for online classes will be decided by department heads in consultation with their deans.
