The Sindh government has officially announced a public holiday on February 19, 2026, on the occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
According to a formal notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (SGA&CD), Government of Sindh, all provincial government offices, autonomous bodies, and educational institutions will remain closed across Sindh on the 19 February 2026 date.
Sindh Government Announces Public Holiday on Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar
The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on the occasion of the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar 2026. All government offices, educational institutions, and autonomous bodies across the province will remain closed to facilitate devotees and ensure smooth observance of the Urs activities in Sehwan Sharif and other parts of Sindh.
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar URS Holiday 2026
As per the notification, the following will observe the public holiday:
- Sindh provincial government offices
- Semi-government and autonomous bodies
- Public and private educational institutions
- Colleges, universities, and schools under the Sindh administration
This holiday is declared to facilitate devotees and ensure smooth observance of the Urs activities in Sehwan Sharif and other parts of Sindh.
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Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA), also known as Usman Marwandi, was a renowned 13th-century Sufi saint, scholar, and poet. He was born in Marwand (present-day Afghanistan/Iran region) and later migrated to Sindh, where he spent most of his life.
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His shrine in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, is one of the most visited spiritual sites in Pakistan. Millions of devotees attend his Urs every year to participate in spiritual gatherings, dhamal, and religious ceremonies.
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The Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is one of the largest religious and cultural events in Sindh. It reflects the rich Sufi heritage of Pakistan and promotes messages of peace, tolerance, and spirituality.
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The Sindh government regularly declares a public holiday to facilitate pilgrims and manage large-scale religious gatherings during the Urs.
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