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