The Government of Sindh declared 24 September holiday in Pakistan for selected areas to facilitate voters during the upcoming local government by-elections. According to the official notification, a public holiday will be observed on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, in 14 districts of Sindh.
The 24 September holiday applies only to specific districts where polling will take place. Government offices, provincial departments, and all public and private educational institutions in these areas will remain closed to allow voters to participate in the elections. Schools will serve as polling stations, and the education department has directed full cooperation to ensure smooth election arrangements.
Districts Where 24 September Holiday in Pakistan is Announced
The following districts will observe the 24 September holiday in Pakistan for the by-elections:
Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Matiari, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Dadu, Badin, Thatta, Karachi East, Karachi West, and Keamari.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has requested the deployment of Sindh Rangers at polling stations declared “most sensitive,” especially in Karachi and Umerkot, to maintain law and order during the 24 September holiday.
Clarification on 23 September Holiday
There is no 23 September holiday in Pakistan. Confusion on social media arose due to Saudi Arabia’s National Day, but the federal and provincial governments have not announced any holiday for 23 September.
The 24 September holiday in Pakistan is limited to the 14 notified districts of Sindh and is intended solely for local government by-elections. Residents in other provinces and districts will not have a public holiday on this date.
