Govt keeps Eid holidays unchanged in 2027

The government has announced five days of holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr, six days for Eid-ul-Azha and two days for Durga Puja in 2027, keeping the festival holidays unchanged from this year.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on Thursday following approval of the 2027 holiday calendar in the cabinet meeting on November 2.

The holiday calende included 29 public holidays, including 15 general holidays and 14 holidays under executive orders.

Of the 29 holidays, seven will fall on weekly holidays (Fridays and Saturdays). 

Of the 15 general holidays, four will coincide with weekly holidays, while three of the 14 holidays under executive orders will also fall on weekends.�"UNB