he Sindh public holiday 4th April 2026 has been officially declared by the Government of Sindh. This public holiday marks the 47th Martyrdom Anniversary of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, former Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (SGA&CD) issued Notification No. SO(CTC)(SGA&CD)3(65)/2009 on 30th March 2026. Consequently, all government offices, autonomous bodies, and local councils under Sindh’s administrative control will remain closed.
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Key Details of the Sindh Government Notification
Below is a summary of the official notification for quick reference.
| Note | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Reference No. | SO(CTC)(SGA&CD)3(65)/2009 |
| Date of Issue | 30th March 2026 |
| Holiday Date | 4th April 2026 (Saturday) |
| Occasion | 47th Martyrdom Anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto |
| Issuing Department | Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, Government of Sindh |
| Applicable To | All Govt offices, Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous Bodies, Corporations, Local Councils in Sindh |
| Exception | Essential services only |
| Signed By | Asif Hyder Shah, Chief Secretary, Sindh |
Sindh public holiday 4th April 2026 Official Notification Text
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
SERVICES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION & COORDINATION DEPARTMENT
Karachi, dated the 30th March 2026
NOTIFICATION
NO. CTC(SGA&CD)3(65)/09: The Government of Sindh has been pleased to declare 04th April, 2026 Saturday as Public Holiday on occasion of 47th Martyrdom Anniversary of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Ex-Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan throughout the Province of Sindh for all Government offices, Autonomous Bodies, Semi-Autonomous Bodies, Corporations and Local Councils under the Administrative Control of Government of Sindh, except essential services.
ASIF HYDER SHAH
CHIEF SECRETARY, SINDH
No. SO(CTC)(SGA&CD)3(65)/2009
Karachi, dated the, 30th March, 2026
A copy is forwarded for information and necessary action to:
- The Secretary, Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.
- The Senior Member, Board of Revenue (Sindh), Hyderabad (including all members, Board of Revenue, Sindh).
- The Registrar, High Court of Sindh, Karachi.
- The Accountant General Sindh, Karachi.
- The Chairman, Enquires & Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh, Karachi.
- The Chairman, Planning & Development Board Sindh, Karachi.
- The Chairman, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, Karachi.
- The Principal Secretary to Governor Sindh, Karachi.
- The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sindh, Karachi.
- The Additional Chief Secretaries (All), Government of Sindh, Karachi.
- The Chairman, Sindh Public Service Commission, Karachi.
- The Chairman, Sindh Service Tribunal, Karachi.
- The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Karachi.
- The Administrative Secretaries (All), Government of Sindh, Karachi.
- The Commissioner, (All) in Sindh.
- The Section Officer (Min-II), Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Cabinet Division, Islamabad.
- The Deputy Commissioner, (All) in Sindh.
- The Deputy Secretary (Staff) to Chief Minister, Sindh, Karachi.
- The Deputy Secretary (Staff) to Chief Secretary, Sindh, Karachi.
- The Deputy Secretary Digitalization/PIO, SGA&CD, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi.
- The Publisher, Sindh Government Printing Press, Karachi.
- The P.S to Secretary (GA), SGA&CD, Govt. of Sindh.
- The P.S to Ministers/Advisors/Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh.
- Master File.
(AQEEL HUSSAIN MAKO)
SECTION OFFICER (CTC)
Scope and Exception for the Public Holiday
All provincial government offices will observe the Sindh public holiday 4th April 2026. Moreover, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils fall under this closure.
Additionally, essential services remain operational inspite of Sindh public holiday 4th April 2026. Consequently, employees in critical departments like health, law enforcement, and emergency response must report for duty unless otherwise directed.
Historical Significance of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. His political legacy remains influential across Sindh. Therefore, the 47th martyrdom anniversary holds deep emotional and political importance for the province.
Summary of the Notification
The Sindh public holiday 4th April 2026 honors the 47th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Issued by the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, this closure applies to all government offices and local councils in Sindh, excluding essential services. Consequently, citizens should plan their official visits accordingly.