The Punjab Government has announced early payment of salaries and pensions for government employees and retirees ahead of Eidul Adha 2026.
According to a notification issued by the Punjab Finance Department, payments for the month of May will be released on May 21. The decision has been taken to help employees and pensioners better manage their expenses during the upcoming religious festival.
Authorities have directed all relevant departments to ensure that the disbursement process is completed on time. In addition, the State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks have been instructed to facilitate smooth and timely transactions so that beneficiaries face no inconvenience.
The move highlights the government’s effort to provide financial ease to its workforce and retirees during an important occasion, allowing them to prepare for Eid celebrations without stress. Meanwhile, preparations for Eidul Adha 2026 are underway across Pakistan and other Muslim-majority countries. Citizens are eagerly awaiting the official holiday schedule to plan their travel and festivities.
Initial projections indicate that people could enjoy a long break of four to five consecutive days, although the final dates will depend on the sighting of the Zul-Hijjah moon.
Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, has announced that the moon sighting meeting will take place on May 17. If the moon is sighted on that date, Eid holidays are expected to fall between May 27 and 29 (Wednesday to Friday). Combined with the weekend, this could result in a five-day break extending until May 31.
However, if the lunar month completes 30 days, Eid is likely to be observed on May 28 and 29 (Thursday and Friday), which would result in a four-day holiday period including the weekend.
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