KARACHI: The Sindh College Education Department has announced a public holiday on Monday, November 9, 2026, in educational institutions across the province to mark the birth anniversary of renowned poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
According to an official notification issued by the department, all public and private educational institutions falling under its administrative jurisdiction will remain closed on Monday, with academic activities suspended for the day.
The decision follows the federal government’s announcement of a nationwide public holiday on November 9 in observance of Iqbal Day. The Cabinet Division had also included the occasion in its annual holiday schedule issued on January 19, 2026.
With the holiday falling on a Monday, students and relevant teaching staff will enjoy three consecutive days off, from Saturday, November 7, through Monday, November 9. Regular academic activities are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 10.
