Year 2020

Pakistan holidays 2020

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2020
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Wednesday, 2020	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
January 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jan Wednesday, 2020	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Basant Panchami Observance	29 Jan Wednesday, 2020	Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
February
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Wednesday, 2020	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Shivaratri Observance	21 Feb Friday, 2020	Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
March
Holi Observance	09 Mar Monday, 2020	Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Dulhandi Observance	10 Mar Tuesday, 2020	Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Monday, 2020	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Shab e-Meraj Observance	23 Mar Monday, 2020	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
April
Shab e-Barat Observance	09 Apr Thursday, 2020	Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Good Friday Observance	10 Apr Friday, 2020	Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Observance	12 Apr Sunday, 2020	Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baisakhi Observance	13 Apr Monday, 2020	Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Easter Monday Observance	13 Apr Monday, 2020	Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Ridván Observance	20 Apr Monday, 2020	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
Ramadan Start Observance	25 Apr Saturday, 2020	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Ramadan Bank Holiday Observance	25 Apr Saturday, 2020	Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
May
Labour Day	01 May Friday, 2020	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Buddha Purnima Observance	07 May Thursday, 2020	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	22 May Friday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	23 May Saturday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr	24 May Sunday, 2020	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	25 May Monday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	26 May Tuesday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	27 May Wednesday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
July
July 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jul Wednesday, 2020	July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Eid al-Adha	31 Jul Friday, 2020	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
August
Eid al-Adha Holiday	01 Aug Saturday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	02 Aug Sunday, 2020	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Janmashtami Observance	11 Aug Tuesday, 2020	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Independence Day	14 Aug Friday, 2020	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Nauroz Observance	16 Aug Sunday, 2020	Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) Observance	21 Aug Friday, 2020	Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
Ashura	29 Aug Saturday, 2020	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Ashura Holiday	30 Aug Sunday, 2020	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
September
Defence Day Observance	06 Sep Sunday, 2020	Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
October
Chelum Observance	08 Oct Thursday, 2020	Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Durga Puja Observance	23 Oct Friday, 2020	Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Dussehra Observance	25 Oct Sunday, 2020	Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	30 Oct Friday, 2020	Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji Observance	31 Oct Saturday, 2020	This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
November
Iqbal Day Observance	09 Nov Monday, 2020	Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
Diwali/Deepavali Observance	14 Nov Saturday, 2020	Diwali/Deepavali is observed by Hindu communities as the festival of lights.
Giarhwin Sharief Observance	28 Nov Saturday, 2020	Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Guru Nanak's Birthday Observance	30 Nov Monday, 2020	Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Thursday, 2020	Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Friday, 2020	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Friday, 2020	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Day After Christmas (Christians only) Observance	26 Dec Saturday, 2020	This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Thursday, 2020	New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2020

Wednesday

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

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2020

Monday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Labour Day

May

01 May 2020

Friday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

22 May 2020

Friday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

23 May 2020

Saturday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr

May

24 May 2020

Sunday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

25 May 2020

Monday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

26 May 2020

Tuesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

27 May 2020

Wednesday

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

Eid al-Adha

Jul

31 Jul 2020

Friday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Aug

01 Aug 2020

Saturday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Aug

02 Aug 2020

Sunday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2020

Friday

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

Ashura

Aug

29 Aug 2020

Saturday

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

Ashura Holiday

Aug

30 Aug 2020

Sunday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Oct

30 Oct 2020

Friday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2020

Friday

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

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2020

Friday

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

Long weekends in 2020

Pakistan Day • Mon, 23 Mar
Labour Day • Fri, 01 May
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 22 May
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Mon, 25 May
Eid al-Adha • Fri, 31 Jul
Independence Day • Fri, 14 Aug
Eid Milad un-Nabi • Fri, 30 Oct
Christmas Day • Fri, 25 Dec

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2020

How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2020?: There are 18 public holidays listed for 2020.
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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