Jan
01 Jan 2019
Tuesday
Observance
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
Pakistan holidays 2019
Public holidays and observances in one timeline.
| Holiday | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
|
New Year's Day
Observance
|
01
Jan
Tuesday, 2019
|
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year. |
|
01
Jan
Tuesday, 2019
|
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures. | |
| February | ||
|
05
Feb
Tuesday, 2019
|
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. | |
|
Basant Panchami
Observance
|
10
Feb
Sunday, 2019
|
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events. |
| March | ||
|
Shivaratri
Observance
|
04
Mar
Monday, 2019
|
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion. |
|
Holi
Observance
|
21
Mar
Thursday, 2019
|
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events. |
|
Dulhandi
Observance
|
21
Mar
Thursday, 2019
|
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations. |
|
23
Mar
Saturday, 2019
|
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones. | |
| April | ||
|
Shab e-Meraj
Observance
|
03
Apr
Wednesday, 2019
|
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition. |
|
Baisakhi
Observance
|
14
Apr
Sunday, 2019
|
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition. |
|
Good Friday
Observance
|
19
Apr
Friday, 2019
|
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
|
Shab e-Barat
Observance
|
20
Apr
Saturday, 2019
|
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance. |
|
Ridván
Observance
|
21
Apr
Sunday, 2019
|
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers. |
|
Easter Sunday
Observance
|
21
Apr
Sunday, 2019
|
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
|
Easter Monday
Observance
|
22
Apr
Monday, 2019
|
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities. |
| May | ||
|
01
May
Wednesday, 2019
|
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country. | |
|
07
May
Tuesday, 2019
|
This bank holiday supports scheduled financial and administrative closures. | |
|
Buddha Purnima
Observance
|
18
May
Saturday, 2019
|
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha. |
| June | ||
|
05
Jun
Wednesday, 2019
|
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits. | |
|
06
Jun
Thursday, 2019
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
07
Jun
Friday, 2019
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
| July | ||
|
July 1 Bank Holiday
Observance
|
01
Jul
Monday, 2019
|
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures. |
| August | ||
|
12
Aug
Monday, 2019
|
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity. | |
|
13
Aug
Tuesday, 2019
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
|
14
Aug
Wednesday, 2019
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
|
14
Aug
Wednesday, 2019
|
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide. | |
|
15
Aug
Thursday, 2019
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
|
Nauroz
Observance
|
17
Aug
Saturday, 2019
|
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan. |
|
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal)
Observance
|
22
Aug
Thursday, 2019
|
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities. |
|
Janmashtami
Observance
|
24
Aug
Saturday, 2019
|
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. |
| September | ||
|
Defence Day
Observance
|
06
Sep
Friday, 2019
|
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service. |
|
09
Sep
Monday, 2019
|
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions. | |
|
10
Sep
Tuesday, 2019
|
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation. | |
| October | ||
|
Durga Puja
Observance
|
06
Oct
Sunday, 2019
|
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings. |
|
Dussehra
Observance
|
08
Oct
Tuesday, 2019
|
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition. |
|
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji
Observance
|
13
Oct
Sunday, 2019
|
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers. |
|
Chelum
Observance
|
20
Oct
Sunday, 2019
|
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings. |
|
Diwali/Deepavali
Observance
|
27
Oct
Sunday, 2019
|
Diwali/Deepavali is observed by Hindu communities as the festival of lights. |
| November | ||
|
Iqbal Day
Observance
|
09
Nov
Saturday, 2019
|
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought. |
|
10
Nov
Sunday, 2019
|
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations. | |
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Observance
|
12
Nov
Tuesday, 2019
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals. |
| December | ||
|
Giarhwin Sharief
Observance
|
09
Dec
Monday, 2019
|
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities. |
|
Christmas Eve
Observance
|
24
Dec
Tuesday, 2019
|
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations. |
|
25
Dec
Wednesday, 2019
|
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings. | |
|
25
Dec
Wednesday, 2019
|
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. | |
|
Day After Christmas (Christians only)
Observance
|
26
Dec
Thursday, 2019
|
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events. |
|
New Year's Eve
Observance
|
31
Dec
Tuesday, 2019
|
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings. |
01 Jan 2019
Tuesday
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Feb
05 Feb 2019
Tuesday
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Feb
10 Feb 2019
Sunday
Observance
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
Mar
04 Mar 2019
Monday
Observance
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
Mar
21 Mar 2019
Thursday
Observance
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Mar
21 Mar 2019
Thursday
Observance
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Mar
23 Mar 2019
Saturday
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Apr
03 Apr 2019
Wednesday
Observance
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
Apr
14 Apr 2019
Sunday
Observance
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Apr
19 Apr 2019
Friday
Observance
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Apr
20 Apr 2019
Saturday
Observance
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Apr
21 Apr 2019
Sunday
Observance
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
Apr
21 Apr 2019
Sunday
Observance
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Apr
22 Apr 2019
Monday
Observance
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
May
01 May 2019
Wednesday
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
07 May 2019
Tuesday
This bank holiday supports scheduled financial and administrative closures.
May
18 May 2019
Saturday
Observance
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Jun
05 Jun 2019
Wednesday
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
06 Jun 2019
Thursday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
07 Jun 2019
Friday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
01 Jul 2019
Monday
Observance
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Aug
12 Aug 2019
Monday
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
13 Aug 2019
Tuesday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
14 Aug 2019
Wednesday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Aug
14 Aug 2019
Wednesday
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
15 Aug 2019
Thursday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Aug
17 Aug 2019
Saturday
Observance
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
22 Aug 2019
Thursday
Observance
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
Aug
24 Aug 2019
Saturday
Observance
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Sep
06 Sep 2019
Friday
Observance
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Sep
09 Sep 2019
Monday
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Sep
10 Sep 2019
Tuesday
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Oct
06 Oct 2019
Sunday
Observance
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Oct
08 Oct 2019
Tuesday
Observance
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
13 Oct 2019
Sunday
Observance
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
Oct
20 Oct 2019
Sunday
Observance
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Oct
27 Oct 2019
Sunday
Observance
Diwali/Deepavali is observed by Hindu communities as the festival of lights.
Nov
09 Nov 2019
Saturday
Observance
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
10 Nov 2019
Sunday
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
12 Nov 2019
Tuesday
Observance
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
Dec
09 Dec 2019
Monday
Observance
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Dec
24 Dec 2019
Tuesday
Observance
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Dec
25 Dec 2019
Wednesday
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Dec
25 Dec 2019
Wednesday
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
26 Dec 2019
Thursday
Observance
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
Dec
31 Dec 2019
Tuesday
Observance
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.
Long weekends in 2019
- Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 07 Jun
- Eid al-Adha • Mon, 12 Aug
- Ashura • Mon, 09 Sep
Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.
FAQ for 2019
- How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2019?
- There are 18 public holidays listed for 2019.
- Are Eid dates tentative?
- No holidays are currently marked tentative in this year's source data.
- What is the difference between public holidays and observances?
- Public holidays are official non-working days; observances are commemorative dates and may remain working days.