Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi to Close on November 9 for Iqbal Day

The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has announced that it will remain closed on Monday, November 9, 2026, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day. The closure was communicated through an official notice shared with the Pakistani community in the United Arab Emirates.

Iqbal Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet and philosopher whose vision inspired the creation of Pakistan. The federal government has included November 9 in its list of public holidays for 2026.

Pakistanis residing in the UAE who require consular services, including passport renewal, document attestation, and visa-related assistance, are advised to schedule their visits around the closure. The embassy encouraged the community to plan ahead to avoid inconvenience.

The notice is part of the embassy’s routine communication to keep the diaspora informed about operational changes. Such announcements help Pakistani nationals in the UAE manage their official matters efficiently.

For further updates, community members are encouraged to follow the embassy’s official channels. The embassy remains committed to serving the Pakistani community in the UAE.