Public Holidays in Pakistan 2027
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 2027
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Friday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 9 March – 11 March | Tuesday – Thursday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Tuesday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Saturday |
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 16 May – 18 May | Sunday – Tuesday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Friday |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 14 June – 15 June | Monday – Tuesday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Saturday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 14 August | Saturday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Tuesday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Saturday |
Bank holidays 2027
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Friday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction, 1st Ramazan) moon sighting | 8 February | Monday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Thursday |
For Christian employees 2027
A holiday for the Christian community only.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after Christmas | 26 December | Sunday |
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.