ISLAMABAD – Pakistanis are expected to enjoy an extended break in November 2026, providing them an opportunity to spend quality time with family or organize trips.
As per the official calendar, there will be a public holiday across Pakistan on November 9, 2026, (Monday) on account of the Iqbal Day.
The holiday will allow government employees to take advantage of a three-day break, with the preceding Saturday and Sunday falling on November 7 and 8.
The November holiday will mark the first public holiday since Independence Day celebrations on August 14, 2026, when the country observed its national day on a Friday.
Schools will also enjoy an extended weekend from November 7 to 9, as educational institutions remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays, followed by the public holiday on Monday.
The birth anniversary of national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is celebrated on November 9 with national fervour.
The Philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9, 1877.