NADRA Announces Iqbal Day Holiday Schedule for Overseas Centers

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced that its registration centers and counters abroad will observe the working hours of their respective Pakistani missions on Iqbal Day, which falls on Monday, November 9, 2026. This means that overseas Pakistanis seeking services such as NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) will need to adhere to the schedule set by the Pakistani embassy or consulate in their country.

According to an official notice shared by NADRA, the overseas counters will operate in line with the local Pakistani mission's timetable. This arrangement is part of NADRA's broader efforts to provide convenient services to Pakistanis living abroad, including on-the-spot registration facilities in the UAE.

Overseas Pakistanis who require NADRA services on Iqbal Day are advised to check with their local Pakistani mission for specific operating hours. For further assistance, NADRA's helpline (051-111786100) and website (www.nadra.gov.pk) are available.

Iqbal Day is a public holiday in Pakistan, commemorating the birthday of the national poet, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. While it is a public holiday in Pakistan, NADRA's overseas centers will remain open according to the host country's mission schedule, ensuring that essential services remain accessible to the diaspora.