Good news announced as a two-day public holiday has been declared for Wednesday and Thursday, February 25 and 26, 2026
The decision, announced after the weekly Cabinet meeting of Kuwait chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, applies to all government entities, including ministries, public agencies, authorities and institutions.
Work will be suspended on both days, with official working hours resuming on Sunday, March 1. Combined with the weekend, the break will provide most public sector employees with an extended four-day holiday.
The officials stated that entities with special operational requirements will make their own arrangements to maintain continuity of essential services and safeguard public interest.
Federal govt announces public for 2026
Earlier, the government of Pakistan announced public and optional holidays for the year 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat issued a notification in this regard.
The Cabinet Division released the full holiday schedule, which covers national days, Islamic occasions, and minority festivals.
According to the notification, the first public holiday of the year was fall on Kashmir Day on February 5.
Pakistan Day will be observed on March 23, Monday. Eidul Fitr holidays will be on March 21, 22, and 23. Labour Day will be observed on May 1, followed by Youm-e-Takbeer on May 28.
Eidul Azha holidays will be from May 27 to 29. Public holidays will also be observed on 9th and 10th Muharram, falling on June 24 and 25.
Pakistan’s Independence Day will be marked on August 14, Friday. Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) will be observed on August 25, Tuesday.
Allama Iqbal Day will fall on November 9, Monday. December 25 will be a public holiday on Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday and Christmas.
December 26 will be a holiday only for the Christian community. Bank holidays will be observed on January 1 and July 1.
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