As December progresses, a degree of uncertainty surrounds the official declaration of a public holiday for December 25th in Pakistan. While the Government of Sindh has officially announced a public holiday for Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in observance of both Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas, the federal government has yet to issue a formal notification, leaving many citizens awaiting clarification.
This delay has spurred discussions and expectations across the nation, particularly as the day approaches.
The Sindh government’s notification, released on December 13, 2024, clearly outlines the holiday, allowing employees and institutions within the province to prepare accordingly for the day of observance. This announcement provides a concrete confirmation for those within Sindh, enabling individuals to make plans to celebrate both the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Christmas holiday.
Despite this proactive step by the Sindh government, the lack of a corresponding notification from the federal government has generated some confusion and anticipation.
The general public across Pakistan is waiting for an official announcement, hoping for a nationwide holiday. Many workplaces and educational institutions are still awaiting definitive guidelines, causing some uncertainty in planning for the day.
Adding to the situation, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has also not issued a circular regarding a public holiday on December 25th.
This absence of a formal directive from the central bank is somewhat unusual, as the SBP typically announces bank holidays in advance. The silence from the SBP is adding another layer of uncertainty to the expectation of a nationwide holiday.
Despite the lack of official confirmations from the federal government and the SBP, there is still a widespread expectation that December 25th will be observed as a public holiday throughout Pakistan. It is anticipated that an official announcement from the federal government might be made later today, providing much-needed clarity for everyone across the country.
The timing of the notification is crucial, given that it is already the beginning of the week and many people are preparing for the holiday period. People are eager to have clear direction on whether they will have a day off for the celebrations.
The contrast between the Sindh government’s early action and the delayed federal response highlights the complexities of holiday planning and announcements in Pakistan. As the day draws closer, all eyes remain on Islamabad, awaiting a definitive decision regarding a nationwide public holiday on December 25th.
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