KARACHI (September 2025): The Government of Sindh has officially declared a public holiday on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, across more than a dozen districts to facilitate voters during the local government by-elections.
The move aims to ensure smooth polling, enable maximum voter participation, and reduce hurdles for residents in exercising their right to vote.
Districts with Public Holiday on 24 September 2025
According to the official notification, the following districts will observe a holiday:
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Ghotki
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Sukkur
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Khairpur
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Mirpurkhas
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Umerkot
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Matiari
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Hyderabad
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Jamshoro
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Dadu
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Badin
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Thatta
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Karachi West
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Karachi East
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Kemari
All government offices, educational institutions, and departments in these districts will remain closed for the day. Essential services such as hospitals and emergency facilities will continue to operate.
Purpose of the Holiday
The Sindh government clarified that the decision was made to facilitate voters and ensure transparent polling. By declaring a holiday, authorities aim to:
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Increase voter turnout during by-elections.
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Provide government employees and students the opportunity to vote.
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Minimize traffic congestion in busy areas where polling stations are set up.
Clarification on 23 September Holiday Rumors
Earlier, social media was flooded with posts claiming that 23 September 2025 had been declared a public holiday in Pakistan. However, these reports turned out to be false.
The confusion arose because 23 September is observed as Saudi Arabia’s National Day, during which schools, government offices, and banks remain closed in the Kingdom. In Pakistan, however, no public holiday was announced for this date.
Final Words
The public holiday on 24 September 2025 in Sindh districts is an important step to encourage voter participation in the local body by-elections. Residents of the listed districts should note that Wednesday will be a holiday for government offices and educational institutions, while essential services will remain available.
This announcement clears all doubts and confirms that 23 September is not a holiday in Pakistan, while 24 September 2025 is officially declared as one in selected Sindh districts.