Year 2019

Pakistan holidays 2019

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2019
Holiday	Date	Description
January
January 1 Bank Holiday	01 Jan Tuesday, 2019	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Tuesday, 2019	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
February
Kashmir Day	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.
Pakistan Day	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
Labour Day	01 May Wednesday, 2019	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
May 7 Bank Holiday	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
Eid-ul-Fitr	05 Jun Wednesday, 2019	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	06 Jun Thursday, 2019	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	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
Eid al-Adha	12 Aug Monday, 2019	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	13 Aug Tuesday, 2019	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	14 Aug Wednesday, 2019	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Independence Day	14 Aug Wednesday, 2019	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	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.
Ashura	09 Sep Monday, 2019	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Ashura Holiday	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.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	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.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Wednesday, 2019	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	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.

January 1 Bank Holiday

Jan

01 Jan 2019

Tuesday

January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2019

Tuesday

Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2019

Saturday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Labour Day

May

01 May 2019

Wednesday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

May 7 Bank Holiday

May

07 May 2019

Tuesday

This bank holiday supports scheduled financial and administrative closures.

Eid-ul-Fitr

Jun

05 Jun 2019

Wednesday

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Jun

06 Jun 2019

Thursday

This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Jun

07 Jun 2019

Friday

This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.

Eid al-Adha

Aug

12 Aug 2019

Monday

Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Aug

13 Aug 2019

Tuesday

This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Aug

14 Aug 2019

Wednesday

This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2019

Wednesday

Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Aug

15 Aug 2019

Thursday

This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.

Ashura

Sep

09 Sep 2019

Monday

Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.

Ashura Holiday

Sep

10 Sep 2019

Tuesday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Nov

10 Nov 2019

Sunday

Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2019

Wednesday

Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2019

Wednesday

Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.

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.

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