As Pakistan prepares for the forthcoming general elections on February 8, 2024, there is much talk regarding the likelihood of a public holidays in February coinciding with this important event.
According to reports, educational institutions will be closed on Sunday, February 4, with a day off on February 5 for Kashmir Day. They also stated that schools will be closed from February 6 to 10, owing to elections.
According to reports, schools will reconvene on February 12 following an eight-day hiatus.
However, there is no formal announcement of holidays from the federal or provincial administrations.
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List of Eight Public Holidays in February 2024.
- Feb 4 Sunday
- Feb 5 Kashmir Day
- Feb 6-10 Election Holidays
- Feb 11 Sunday
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According to Article 218 of the Constitution, the Election Commission of Pakistan has the right to proclaim public holidays on election days.
If February 8 is declared a public holiday, it will be an important day for Pakistanis since it coincides with Kashmir Day, which falls on a Monday. This lucky alignment would allow Pakistani folks to enjoy two public holidays in one week.
In keeping with historical norms, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is anticipated to declare a vacation on election day, ensuring that the financial sector coincides with the public mood and aids the electoral process.
As the nation awaits the formal declaration from Pakistan’s Election Commission, the possibility of a public holiday on February 8 adds to the excitement surrounding the impending general elections, focusing attention on the junction of civic duty and social pleasure.
