Eid ul Fitr Holidays Announced for Federal Institutions
The holiday announcements apply to all federal government schools and colleges, as well as public and semi-government offices in Sindh, with Pakistan Railways offering special train services to support travelers during Eid ul Fitr.
Federal educational institutions will remain closed from March 31 to April 4, with the new academic session commencing on April 7, as the government announces Eid ul Fitr holidays for all federal schools and colleges across the country.
The Cabinet Division has announced a three-day holiday for Eidul Fitr from March 31 to April 2, 2025, although the exact date for Eidul Fitr celebrations will be determined by the sighting of the moon. The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will sight the moon of Shawwal on March 30, marking the potential end of Ramazan.
In addition to the federal government's announcement, the Sindh government has also declared a public holiday from March 31 to April 2, 2025, for Eid ul Fitr, with all public and semi-government offices closed from Monday to Wednesday. Pakistan Railways has announced special train services to facilitate passengers traveling before and after Eidul Fitr.
The moon sighting by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on March 30 will determine the date for Eid ul Fitr celebrations across Pakistan, and the government's announcements aim to facilitate the public in observing the holiday and traveling during this period.