The federal government has declared Monday, November 9, a nationwide public holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The Cabinet Division issued an official notification on Wednesday, November 5, confirming the holiday will be observed across the country. The Cabinet Division has circulated this notification to provincial governments, federal ministries, and other relevant institutions.
Because the holiday falls on Monday, it will extend the weekend for people who already have Sunday off. Employees who observe Saturday as a weekly holiday will enjoy three consecutive days off from November 7 to 9. For those whose workplaces operate on Saturdays, they will have two consecutive holidays on Sunday and Monday.
Allama Iqbal Day is observed annually on November 9 to honor the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. His philosophical work and poetry played a significant role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement.
