Public Holidays in Pakistan 2038
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 2038
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 16 January – 18 January | Saturday – Monday |
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Friday |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 14 February – 15 February | Sunday – Monday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Tuesday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 17 April | Saturday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Saturday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Friday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Saturday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 29 October – 31 October | Friday – Sunday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Tuesday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Saturday |
Bank holidays 2038
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Friday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Thursday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction, 1st Ramazan) moon sighting | 30 September | Thursday |
For Christian employees 2038
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.
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