Public Holidays in Pakistan 2025
Expected dates. The Cabinet Division usually announces the official list in December. Islamic holidays are worked out in advance and may move by a day after moon sighting.
Public holidays 2025
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Wednesday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Sunday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 30 March – 1 April | Sunday – Tuesday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Thursday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Wednesday |
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 6 June – 8 June | Friday – Sunday |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 4 July – 5 July | Friday – Saturday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Thursday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 4 September | Thursday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Sunday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Thursday |
Bank holidays 2025
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Wednesday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction, 1st Ramazan) moon sighting | 1 March | Saturday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Tuesday |
For Christian employees 2025
A holiday for the Christian community only.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after Christmas | 26 December | Friday |
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.