November 9 Declared Public Holiday Across Pakistan for Iqbal Day
Pakistan will observe a nationwide public holiday on November 9, 2026, to mark the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The federal government has declared Monday, November 9, 2026, a public holiday across Pakistan to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The holiday is included in the government's official public holiday schedule for 2026 and will be observed nationwide.
Government Offices and Institutions to Remain Closed
Federal and provincial government offices are expected to remain closed on the occasion. Banks, educational institutions and other public-sector organisations will also observe the holiday according to their respective schedules.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange has also listed November 9 as a market holiday.
Celebrations to Mark Allama Iqbal's Birth Anniversary
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born on November 9, 1877, in Sialkot. The day is observed every year to remember his contributions to poetry, philosophy and the intellectual history of the region.
Various programmes and events are expected to highlight his life, poetry and ideas.
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