If you were planning a visit to a NADRA office on Monday, 9 November 2026, change your plan. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that all its offices across Pakistan will remain closed on 9 November in observance of Allama Iqbal Day. Even the round-the-clock service centres will pause operations. Citizens can use the Pak ID mobile app during the holiday, and offices reopen on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
What NADRA Has Announced
Closure date: All NADRA offices across Pakistan will remain closed on Monday, 9 November 2026, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day.
Reason for closure: The federal government has declared 9 November a nationwide public holiday to mark the birth anniversary of national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
24-hour centres: NADRA’s round-the-clock service centres will also suspend operations from midnight between 8 and 9 November until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Services during the holiday: Citizens will be able to access NADRA services during the closure through the Pak ID mobile app.
Reopening: All NADRA offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Helpline: For assistance during the closure, citizens can contact NADRA’s mobile helpline at 1777 or visit the official website.
Closure at a Glance
Detail
What Is Confirmed
Authority
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Closure date
Monday, 9 November 2026 (Allama Iqbal Day)
Offices affected
All NADRA offices across Pakistan
24-hour centres
Closed from midnight between 8 and 9 November until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Reopening
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, normal working hours
Online option
Pak ID mobile app remains available during the holiday
Helpline
1777 (mobile users)
Why NADRA Offices Are Closed on 9 November
9 November is observed every year as Iqbal Day, the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet. The federal government declared Monday, 9 November 2026, a nationwide public holiday, with the Cabinet Division issuing an official notification confirming the holiday across the country. The Punjab government also announced a holiday on the same day, and banks will remain closed too.
Because NADRA is a federal authority, its offices follow the federal holiday schedule. That is why the closure applies to every NADRA office in the country, from large city centres to small town offices. This is the routine application of a national public holiday, followed every year on Iqbal Day.
What Citizens Can Do During the Closure
The closure does not stop NADRA’s services completely. Citizens can continue to use the Pak ID mobile app, NADRA’s official digital channel, to apply for and manage identity-related services online without visiting an office.
Use the Pak ID app: Download or open the Pak ID mobile app on your phone to access NADRA’s online services during the holiday.
Apply online: Applications can be submitted through the app while offices are closed.
Check your application: Application status can be tracked through the app or the official website.
Call the helpline: For guidance during the closure, NADRA’s mobile helpline 1777 remains the official point of contact.
Visit the website: The official website, www.nadra.gov.pk, carries service details and updates for citizens.
Citizens who had planned an in-person visit on 9 November should simply choose another working day. Offices reopen on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at their normal working hours.
Who Is Affected by the Closure
The closure affects everyone who uses NADRA’s in-person services. That includes people applying for a new Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) or Smart CNIC, parents applying for a Child Registration Certificate (B-Form) for their children, families applying for a Family Registration Certificate, and citizens updating details on their identity card.
It also affects people who use NADRA’s 24-hour mega centres. These centres normally operate around the clock, and many citizens rely on them for night and weekend visits. On this occasion, even those centres will close from midnight between 8 and 9 November until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 November. The impact is limited to one day. NADRA has not announced any change to its normal fee structure, document requirements or application procedures, and everything returns to normal on Tuesday, 10 November.
Why This Notice Matters for Citizens
A visit to a NADRA office usually takes careful planning. Many citizens travel from other towns or take time off work to visit a registration centre. Arriving to find the office closed wastes that time and money, and it can be especially frustrating for people who have booked transport or taken leave for the visit. A clear advance notice helps citizens avoid a wasted trip.
The notice is also useful for people with urgent needs. A citizen who needs an identity document for a job application, a bank account, a passport or an admission form can use the Pak ID app instead of waiting for offices to reopen.
NADRA offices across Pakistan will remain closed on Monday, 9 November 2026, for Allama Iqbal Day, and even the 24-hour service centres will pause from midnight between 8 and 9 November until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 November. Citizens should plan visits around the closure, use the Pak ID app during the holiday, and call helpline 1777 for assistance. Offices reopen on Tuesday, 10 November, and all normal services resume then.
Are NADRA offices closed on 9 November 2026? Yes. All NADRA offices across Pakistan will remain closed on Monday, 9 November 2026, in observance of Allama Iqbal Day.
Will NADRA’s 24-hour centres also be closed? Yes, from midnight between 8 and 9 November until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Can I use NADRA services on 9 November? Yes, through the Pak ID mobile app.
When will NADRA offices reopen? All NADRA offices will reopen on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at their normal working hours.
What is NADRA’s helpline number? Citizens can contact NADRA’s mobile helpline at 1777 or visit the official website for assistance.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
