Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces closure for Iqbal Day on November 9.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day, the embassy has announced.
In a notice shared on social media, the embassy informed members of the Pakistani community across the UAE about the temporary closure.
The embassy advised residents to take note of the holiday when planning visits or accessing consular services, as its offices will remain closed for the day.
Public holiday in Pakistan
Born in Sialkot in 1877, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a renowned poet, scholar and philosopher. He is widely regarded as one of the key figures in the intellectual and political history of Pakistan.
Allama Iqbal Day is observed annually on November 9 to commemorate his birth anniversary.
The Pakistani government has declared November 9 a public holiday in 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Thursday.
The notification stated that Monday, November 9, would be a nationwide public holiday to mark Allama Iqbal Day. It also referred to the Cabinet Division’s January circular listing public and optional holidays for 2026.
What Pakistani residents in the UAE should know
- Closure date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Embassy: Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi
- Reason: Allama Iqbal Day
- Who is affected: Pakistani residents seeking embassy and consular services
Pakistani residents requiring consular assistance are advised to plan their visits accordingly and check the embassy’s official channels for further updates.
