Year 2021

Pakistan holidays 2021

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2021
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Friday, 2021	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
January 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jan Friday, 2021	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
February
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Friday, 2021	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Basant Panchami Observance	16 Feb Tuesday, 2021	Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
March
Shivaratri Observance	11 Mar Thursday, 2021	Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
Shab e-Meraj Observance	12 Mar Friday, 2021	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Tuesday, 2021	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Holi Observance	28 Mar Sunday, 2021	Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Shab e-Barat Observance	29 Mar Monday, 2021	Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Dulhandi Observance	29 Mar Monday, 2021	Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
April
Good Friday Observance	02 Apr Friday, 2021	Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Observance	04 Apr Sunday, 2021	Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday Observance	05 Apr Monday, 2021	Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Ramadan Start Observance	14 Apr Wednesday, 2021	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Baisakhi Observance	14 Apr Wednesday, 2021	Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Ramadan Bank Holiday Observance	14 Apr Wednesday, 2021	Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Ridván Observance	21 Apr Wednesday, 2021	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
May
Labour Day	01 May Saturday, 2021	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	10 May Monday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	11 May Tuesday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	12 May Wednesday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr	13 May Thursday, 2021	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	14 May Friday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	15 May Saturday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Buddha Purnima Observance	26 May Wednesday, 2021	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
July
July 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jul Thursday, 2021	July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	20 Jul Tuesday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha	21 Jul Wednesday, 2021	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	22 Jul Thursday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	23 Jul Friday, 2021	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
August
Independence Day	14 Aug Saturday, 2021	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Nauroz Observance	16 Aug Monday, 2021	Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
Ashura	18 Aug Wednesday, 2021	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Ashura Holiday	19 Aug Thursday, 2021	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) Observance	21 Aug Saturday, 2021	Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
Janmashtami Observance	23 Aug Monday, 2021	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
September
Defence Day Observance	06 Sep Monday, 2021	Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Chelum Observance	28 Sep Tuesday, 2021	Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
October
Durga Puja Observance	13 Oct Wednesday, 2021	Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Dussehra Observance	15 Oct Friday, 2021	Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Giarhwin Sharief Observance	18 Oct Monday, 2021	Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	19 Oct Tuesday, 2021	Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji Observance	20 Oct Wednesday, 2021	This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
November
Diwali/Deepavali Observance	04 Nov Thursday, 2021	Diwali/Deepavali is observed by Hindu communities as the festival of lights.
Iqbal Day Observance	09 Nov Tuesday, 2021	Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Friday, 2021	Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Saturday, 2021	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Saturday, 2021	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Day After Christmas (Christians only) Observance	26 Dec Sunday, 2021	This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Friday, 2021	New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2021

Friday

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

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2021

Tuesday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Labour Day

May

01 May 2021

Saturday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

10 May 2021

Monday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

11 May 2021

Tuesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

12 May 2021

Wednesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr

May

13 May 2021

Thursday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

14 May 2021

Friday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

15 May 2021

Saturday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

20 Jul 2021

Tuesday

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

Eid al-Adha

Jul

21 Jul 2021

Wednesday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

22 Jul 2021

Thursday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

23 Jul 2021

Friday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2021

Saturday

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

Ashura

Aug

18 Aug 2021

Wednesday

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

Ashura Holiday

Aug

19 Aug 2021

Thursday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Oct

19 Oct 2021

Tuesday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2021

Saturday

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

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2021

Saturday

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

Long weekends in 2021

Kashmir Day • Fri, 05 Feb
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Mon, 10 May
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 14 May
Eid al-Adha Holiday • Fri, 23 Jul

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2021

How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2021?: There are 19 public holidays listed for 2021.
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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