{"id":48837,"date":"2026-05-20T14:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voiceofkp.org\/en\/?p=48837"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:19:22","slug":"federal-government-announces-eidul-azha-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voiceofkp.org\/en\/federal-government-announces-eidul-azha-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Government Announces Eidul Azha Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Islamabad: The Cabinet Division of Pakistan has officially announced the public holidays for Eid al-Adha 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Eidul Azha holidays will be observed from May 26 to May 28.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The notification was issued following approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">As per the announcement, May 26 has been declared a holiday for Hajj observance, while Eidul Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on Wednesday, May 27, with religious fervour and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Cabinet Division has directed all federal institutions and relevant departments to ensure implementation of the holiday schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: The Cabinet Division of Pakistan has officially announced the public holidays for Eid al-Adha 2026. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Eidul Azha holidays will be observed from May 26 to May 28. The notification was issued following approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. 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