ISLAMABAD: Social media users continue to debunk fake news in Pakistan, and September 11 is being claimed as a holiday to mark the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
As the nation is going to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of Pakistan, it is to be clarified that Wednesday will not be a local or public holiday in any district of Pakistan.
September 11 has not been included as a national holiday in the official gazette of 2024. Quaid’s death anniversary was celebrated at his mausoleum in Karachi with recitation of Quran and prayers. To pay homage to the founder of Pakistan, special programs were aired by the state broadcaster.
Public Holidays in Pakistan 2024
| Event | Dates |
| Kashmir Day | 05 February 2024 |
| International Women’s Day | 08 March 2024 |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March 2024 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | 10 April 2024 |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | 17 April 2024 |
| Labour Day | 01 May 2024 |
| Eid-ul-Azha | 17-19 June 2024 |
| Constitution Day of Ukraine | 28 June 2024 |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1446 A.H.) | 16-17 July 2024 |
| Independence Day | 14 August 2024 |
| Eid Milad un Nabi * | 17 September 2024 |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 09 November 2024 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | 25 December 2024 |
Parents of school going students and general public are requested to follow authentic portals to get information as several posts on WhatsApp and other social sites have been found to be misleading.
