Public holidays in Pakistan 2026
Every public holiday in Pakistan in 2026 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Pakistan, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 February | Thursday | Kashmir Solidarity Day | National |
| 20 March | Friday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 21 March | Saturday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 22 March | Sunday | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 23 March | Monday | Pakistan Day | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Labor Day | National |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 28 May | Thursday | Eid al-Adha (estimated); Youm-e-Takbeer | National |
| 29 May | Friday | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 24 June | Wednesday | Ashura (estimated) | National |
| 25 June | Thursday | Ashura (estimated) | National |
| 14 August | Friday | Independence Day | National |
| 25 August | Tuesday | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 9 November | Monday | Iqbal Day | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Quaid-e-Azam Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 15 national holidays in 2026, 13 fall on a weekday and 2 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in Pakistan 2025 · Public holidays in Pakistan 2027
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to Pakistan.