Sindh Schools Closed March 11 for Youm-e-Ali; Islamabad Announces Spring Break

Karachi, Pakistan – Schools and educational institutions across Sindh province will be closed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to observe Youm-e-Ali, a day of commemoration marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (R.A.). Schools in Islamabad will observe a spring break from March 24 to March 27, coinciding with the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

Sindh Province Holiday

The Sindh Education Department issued a notification confirming the closure of all public and private educational institutions throughout the province on March 11, in observance of Youm-e-Ali [Samaa TV]. Youm-e-Ali is observed annually on the 21st of Ramadan, with mourning processions and security measures in place across Pakistan [The Tribune].

Islamabad Spring and Eid Break

In Islamabad, educational institutions operating under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) will be closed for a 10-day period. The spring break will run from Tuesday, March 24, to Friday, March 27 [Dunyanews.tv]. This break is followed by the weekend of March 28 and 29, with schools scheduled to reopen on Monday, March 30 [Dunyanews.tv].

The FDE has urged all teaching staff to ensure compliance with the holiday schedule and to finalize the announcement of in-house annual examination results before the break [Dunyanews.tv]. The spring holidays have been aligned with the anticipated Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, providing an extended break for students and staff. Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays are expected to be observed in Pakistan from Friday, March 20, to Monday, March 23 [Dunyanews.tv].

Regional Observances

Educational activities across universities, teaching departments, institutes, constituent colleges, and schools will be suspended during this period to observe the festival [Dunyanews.tv].