All public and private educational institutions will remain closed on November 9, on account of Allama Iqbal Day, the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department said.
According to a notification issued on Wednesday, the decision was taken in line with the Steering Committee on Education’s meeting held on February 12, 2026.
All public and private educational institutions operating under the administrative control of the department will remain closed on Monday, November 9.
The notification was issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department.
Meanwhile, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will also remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the central bank.
According to a statement issued by the SBP, all its offices will remain closed on the occasion of the public holiday.
Iqbal Day is observed every year on November 9 to commemorate the birth anniversary of renowned poet, philosopher, and thinker Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who is widely regarded as the spiritual father of Pakistan.
His poetry and philosophical thought played a significant role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement and shaping the vision of a separate homeland for Muslims of the subcontinent.
