Public Holidays in Pakistan 2026
Official list as notified by the Cabinet Division, including later changes to the Eid dates. Islamic holidays can still move after moon sighting.
Public holidays 2026
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Thursday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 20 March – 21 March | Friday – Saturday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Monday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Friday |
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 26 May – 28 May | Tuesday – Thursday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Thursday |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 24 June – 25 June | Wednesday – Thursday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Friday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 26 August | Wednesday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Monday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Friday |
Bank holidays 2026
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Thursday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction) | 18 February | Wednesday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Wednesday |
For Christian employees 2026
A holiday for the Christian community only.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after Christmas | 26 December | Saturday |
Optional holidays
Federal employees may also take optional holidays for their own religious festivals: one a year for Muslim employees and up to three for employees of other faiths. Provinces sometimes announce extra local holidays.