Govt to release salaries and pensions early ahead of Eidul Fitr 2026

The federal and provincial governments have announced that salaries and pensions for March 2026 will be paid in advance to provide financial ease for employees and retirees ahead of Eidul Fitr.

In Punjab, the finance department has issued a notification confirming that both government workers and pensioners will receive their pay on March 16, earlier than the usual schedule. This early disbursement is intended to help families prepare for the festive celebrations without financial strain.

Officials have directed relevant departments to complete all payroll and pension processing tasks promptly so that funds reach accounts before the holiday. As part of these preparations, deadlines have been set for administrative updates and payroll entries to ensure timely payments.

The decision has been welcomed by many employees, who say that receiving salaries and pensions ahead of time will make it easier to manage expenses related to Eid festivities.