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Govt announces public holiday on Shab-e-Barat 2026

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has declared a public holiday throughout the entire province on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat 2026.

According to the official notification issued by the  Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) notification all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous entities, local councils, and educational institutions in Punjab will be closed on the specified date.

The notification declared that Shab-e-Barat occurs on the night that falls between 14th and 15th Sha’ban in 1447 A.H. after the moon sighting has been verified.

The Director General (Public Relations) of Lahore instructed that the notification should be distributed to major English and Urdu newspapers that operate at national and regional levels, while it should also be shared through electronic media channels.

Staff Reporter

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