Sindh declares Nov 9 holiday for public, private schools

Schools across the province to remain closed on account of birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal

The Sindh government on Wednesday announced a public holiday for all public and private schools across the province on November 9 to mark the birth anniversary of poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

According to a notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department, all educational institutions functioning under its administrative control will remain closed on the day.

The department said the decision had been taken in pursuance of a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Steering Committee on Education held on February 12.

محکمہ اسکول ایجوکیشن سندھ نے 9 نومبر 2026 کو یومِ علامہ اقبال کے موقع پر سرکاری و نجی اسکولوں میں عام تعطیل کا اعلان کیا ہے۔ pic.twitter.com/oMmfSZHGHk

— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) November 4, 2026

The notification was circulated to the relevant education authorities and institutions for implementation.

It also directed all regional directors of school education (elementary, secondary and higher secondary/primary) across Sindh to ensure that the notification was circulated among educational institutions.

The Directorate General of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions was also asked to take the necessary action in this regard.