The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday in schools on the occasion of Shab-e-Miraj, and a formal notification has been issued by the provincial education department.
According to the notification, all public and private educational institutions across Sindh will remain closed on January 17 in observance of Shab-e-Miraj.
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Holidays Announced in Other Countries
In addition to Sindh, Kuwait and Oman have also announced official holidays on the occasion of Shab-e-Miraj.
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In Kuwait and Oman, a public holiday will be observed on January 18, during which all government and private institutions will remain closed.
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Schools and colleges in both countries will also remain closed.
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Shab-e-Miraj will be observed on the night of 27th Rajab 1447 Hijri.
However, the United Arab Emirates has not announced any public holiday for Shab-e-Miraj.
Three-Day Holiday in Kuwait
Kuwait has announced an extended break for Shab-e-Miraj:
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Friday, January 16 (already a weekly holiday)
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Saturday, January 17
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Sunday, January 18 (declared as a compensatory holiday)
As per the official announcement, government offices in Kuwait will resume normal operations on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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3 Public Holidays Announced on Shab-e-MerajSummary
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Sindh schools closed: January 17
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Kuwait & Oman public holiday: January 18
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Three-day holiday in Kuwait: January 16–18
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No public holiday in UAE
This announcement brings relief to students and families observing Shab-e-Miraj, allowing them to mark the occasion with religious devotion and reflection.
