Government of Pakistan announces official Ramadan 2026 office timings for federal departments. Check revised working hours for 5-day and 6-day offices during the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2026 Office Timings for Federal Government Office
The Government of Pakistan, through the Cabinet Secretariat Establishment Division, has officially announced revised office timings for federal government offices during the holy month of Ramadan 2026. The notification was issued on 18 February 2026, outlining special working hours to facilitate employees observing fasting across the country.
Below are the complete details of the Ramadan office schedule for federal departments and institutions.
Offices Operating on Five-Day Work Week
Federal offices that follow a five-day working schedule will observe the following timings:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
These adjusted hours aim to ensure smooth administrative operations while providing ease for employees during fasting.
Offices Operating on Six-Day Work Week
Government offices functioning on a six-day weekly schedule will follow this timetable:
- Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM
- Friday: 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The revised schedule ensures continuity of public services while accommodating the religious obligations of staff during Ramadan.
Purpose of Revised Ramadan Office Hours
The change in official working hours is a regular annual practice by the federal government to support government employees observing Ramadan. The adjusted timings help maintain productivity, facilitate public service delivery, and promote a balanced work environment during the holy month.
Distribution of the Notification
Copies of the official notification have been circulated to key government offices, departments, and institutions, including:
- President’s Secretariat (Personal and Public), Islamabad
- Prime Minister’s Office (Internal and Public), Islamabad
- Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan
- Auditor General of Pakistan
- Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR)
- All Federal Ministries and Divisions
- Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Senate Secretariat and National Assembly Secretariat
- Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
- Council of Common Interests
- Chief Secretaries of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir
- Director Generals of ISI and Intelligence Bureau
- Chief Commissioner, Islamabad Capital Territory
- State Bank of Pakistan
- Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat
- Press Information Department (PID)
- Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi
