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