ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared the holidays for December 2025 covering holidays for national as well, as religious events.
According to a notification issued by the federal government, the 25th of December 2025 is a holiday to celebrate Quaid-e-Azam Day, which is the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. At this time, gun salutes will take place in the provincial capitals and the usual changing of the guard at Jinnah’s tomb, in Karachi will be carried out.
Different official ceremonies will take place across the country to mark Jinnah’s great role in the establishment of Pakistan.
In addition, December 26, 2025, Friday, will be a holiday for Christians in commemoration of Christmas, allowing Christian employees to partake in the rituals.
The notification also stated that government offices will remain closed on Christmas Day, following the usual practice, to show respect for religious harmony and Pakistan’s diverse communities.
Federal Constitutional Court announces Winter vacations
The Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan has officially announced the winter vacations.
According to the notification issued, the court will be on vacation from December 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026, while normal work will resume on January 5, 2026. The notification clarified that despite the holidays, the offices of the Constitutional Court will remain open so that there is no disruption in administrative matters. The court has also stated that during the winter vacations, court benches will be available to hear 8 important, urgent matters and pre-scheduled cases.
It is to mentioning here that Justice Aminuddin has been recently named as the head of the federal constitutional court, and he was scheduled to retire on November 30, but he will now serve as the Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court.
Meanwhile, Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Athar Minallah have resigned from their posts. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, while sending a 13-page resignation to the President, said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment is a serious attack on the Constitution and the judiciary, which has made the judiciary subordinate to the government.
He said that he is leaving with a clear conscience, has no regrets, and justice has become distant from the common man, which is why he decided to leave the post in protest. Justice Athar Minallah said that the oath he had taken to protect the constitution no longer exists, adding that he was formally resigning and had already written his letter regarding the 27th Constitutional Amendment to the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
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