Eid Miladun Nabi: PSX to close for Aug 26 public holiday
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- The federal government has declared August 26 a public holiday for Eid Miladun Nabi.
- The Pakistan Stock Exchange will be closed for the day in observance of the holiday.
- The holiday marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on 12th Rabiul Awwal.
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The federal government has declared Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a public holiday across Pakistan to mark Eid Miladun Nabi, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The date, corresponding to 12th Rabiul Awwal 1448 AH, was confirmed after the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced the moon for the month was not sighted on August 13. Following the government's declaration, the Pakistan Stock Exchange also announced it would remain closed for the day.
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced it will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, for the nationwide public holiday marking Eid Miladun Nabi.
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced it will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in observance of Eid Miladun Nabi.
In a notice, the PSX stated: “All TRE Certificate Holders, staff and concerned are hereby informed that Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi ul Awal).”
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وفاقی حکومت نے عید میلاد النبی ﷺ کے موقع پر عام تعطیل کا اعلان کر دیا۔
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