Eid Milad-un-Nabi: PSX to remain closed on August 26

By The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). 'All TRE Certificate Holders, staff and concerned are hereby informed that Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will remain closed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi ul Awal),' the PSX said. Meanwhile, the federal government declared August 26 a public holiday across Pakistan on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). The Cabinet Division issued an official notification declaring Wednesday a public holiday nationwide following approval by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The date for Eid Milad-un-Nabi was determined after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced last week that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal had not been sighted. Muslims around the world observe Eid Milad-un-Nabi on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).