Public Holidays in Pakistan 2028
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 2028
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Saturday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 26 February – 28 February | Saturday – Monday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Thursday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Monday |
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 5 May – 7 May | Friday – Sunday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Sunday |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 2 June – 3 June | Friday – Saturday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 3 August | Thursday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Monday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Thursday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Monday |
Bank holidays 2028
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Saturday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction, 1st Ramazan) moon sighting | 28 January | Friday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Saturday |
For Christian employees 2028
A holiday for the Christian community only.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after Christmas | 26 December | Tuesday |
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.
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