This year is a huge treat to the students and the teachers in Islamabad. How the educational institutions of the federal government in the capital are getting an unbelievable 11 days off in a row is, in short, a simple coincidence of the academic year, the national holidays, and the weekends.
As indicated by the most recent official announcements, the planned spring holidays have been tactfully combined with the upcoming Eid ul Fitr holidays. This together with the weekends and Pakistan Day brings a record continuous holiday among students and workers all over the capital.
This is the full calculation of the summation of these 11 consecutive holidays and the time classes are likely to be resumed.
The 11-Day Holiday Breakdown
| Date (March 2026) | Reason for Holiday |
| March 19, 20, 21 | Eid ul Fitr Holidays |
| March 22 | Sunday (Weekend) |
| March 23 | Pakistan Day (National Holiday) |
| March 24 to 27 | Official Spring Break |
| March 28 & 29 | Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) |
Official Islamabad Eid Holidays Notification
The annual calendar of the institutions operating under the federal government is issued by the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) and other concerned authorities. The spring holidays were initially scheduled by the officials as between March 24 and March 27.Nonetheless, since Eid ul Fitr is just before this period (and then, the March 23rd Pakistan Day resolution holiday), the authorities have resolved to combine the breaks. This is in order to enable the out-of-station students and staff ample time to commute and spend the festivities with their families without missing any academic days.
FAQs
When are the spring holidays for Islamabad schools in 2026?
The official spring break for federal government schools and colleges in Islamabad is scheduled from March 24 to March 27, 2026.
When will schools reopen after the Eid and Spring break?
After the 11-day extended holiday period, all educational institutions will resume regular classes on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Does this 11-day eid break apply to private schools?
This specific continuous schedule is officially for federal government educational institutions in Islamabad. Private schools may have their own schedules, though many tend to align their spring and Eid breaks with the government’s calendar.
