Public Holidays in Pakistan 2040
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 2040
All federal offices, schools and most businesses are closed.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) moon sighting | 23 January – 24 January | Monday – Tuesday |
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 February | Sunday |
| Pakistan Day | 23 March | Friday |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awal) moon sighting | 25 March | Sunday |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Tuesday |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 May | Monday |
| Independence Day | 14 August | Tuesday |
| Eid ul Fitr moon sighting | 7 October – 9 October | Sunday – Tuesday |
| Allama Iqbal Day | 9 November | Friday |
| Eid ul Adha moon sighting | 15 December – 17 December | Saturday – Monday |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | 25 December | Tuesday |
Bank holidays 2040
Banks are closed to the public; other offices stay open.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Bank holiday | 1 January | Sunday |
| Bank holiday | 1 July | Sunday |
| Bank holiday (Zakat deduction, 1st Ramazan) moon sighting | 8 September | Saturday |
For Christian employees 2040
A holiday for the Christian community only.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day after Christmas | 26 December | Wednesday |
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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