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Public holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26

Holiday announced in wake of expected high-level delegation visit

By Web Desk
December 24, 2025
A representational image of Islamabads iconic Faisal Mosque in the federal capital. — AFP/File
A representational image of Islamabad's iconic Faisal Mosque in the federal capital. — AFP/File

Islamabad will observe a public holiday on Friday in view of the visit of a high-level delegation, stated a notification on Wednesday.

Additional District Magistrate Sahibzada Muhammad Youaf issued the notification declaring a public holiday in the federal capital.

The notification, however, stated that all the offices of essential services will remain open.

Public holiday declared in Islamabad on Dec 26

“It is notified that that 26th December, 2025 (Friday), is hereby declared a local holiday within the revenue limits of the Islamabad Capital territory except the offices of essential services, including MCI, CDA, ICT Administration, ICT Police, IESCO, SNGP and hospitals,” read the notification.