The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has announced a public holiday on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for all government and private educational institutions across the province on the occasion of Chehlum (20 Safar 1448 AH).
According to an official notification issued on July 31, 2026, the holiday has been declared in accordance with the decision approved by the Steering Committee during its meeting held on February 12, 2026.
The notification states that all schools and educational institutions operating under the administrative control of the School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, will remain closed on Tuesday, August 4.
The department has directed district education authorities, education boards, and private institutions to implement the notification and ensure that it is widely communicated.
The holiday will be observed by both public and private educational institutions across Sindh.
