MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Jammu and Kashmir — The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has officially announced public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, issuing a formal notification for a three-day break across the state.
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According to the official notification released by the administration, citizens of Azad Jammu and Kashmir will observe public holidays starting from May 26, 2026 . The holidays will run for three consecutive days, covering May 26, 27, and 28 .
During this period, all government and private schools, colleges, and offices will remain completely closed. The announcement aims to allow citizens to fully observe the religious festival of sacrifice with their families.
In a related development, the Mirpur administration has also issued a separate notification fixing the wages of butchers for Eid-ul-Adha, a move intended to protect citizens from overcharging during the busy sacrificial season.
The notification has been circulated to all relevant departments across the ten districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to ensure uniform compliance.
Eid-ul-Adha, one of the two major Islamic festivals, commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The festival is marked by congregational prayers, the sacrifice of animals, and the distribution of meat among family, neighbours, and the less fortunate.
For official reference, citizens are advised to consult the formal notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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