Pakistan Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in Pakistan in 2026.
Pakistan has 11 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 6 fall on the same calendar date every year, 5 depend on the Islamic lunar calendar and are approximate.
Kashmir Day
February 5Solidarity with people of Kashmir
Pakistan Day
March 23Commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940
Labour Day
May 1International Workers' Day
Shab-e-Meraj
January 16, 2026 (approx.)Night of the Prophet's ascension
Shab-e-Barat
February 3, 2026 (approx.)Night of forgiveness
Eid ul-Fitr
March 20–22, 2026 (approx.)End of Ramadan celebrations
Eid ul-Adha
May 27–29, 2026 (approx.)Feast of Sacrifice
Independence Day
August 14Celebrates independence from British rule in 1947
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
August 25, 2026 (approx.)Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
Iqbal Day
November 9Birthday of poet-philosopher Allama Iqbal
Quaid-e-Azam Day
December 25Birthday of founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.