Year 2022

Pakistan holidays 2022

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2022
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Saturday, 2022	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
January 1 Bank Holiday Observance	03 Jan Monday, 2022	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
February
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Saturday, 2022	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Basant Panchami Observance	05 Feb Saturday, 2022	Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
March
Shab e-Meraj Observance	01 Mar Tuesday, 2022	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
Shivaratri Observance	01 Mar Tuesday, 2022	Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
Holi Observance	17 Mar Thursday, 2022	Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Shab e-Barat Observance	18 Mar Friday, 2022	Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Dulhandi Observance	18 Mar Friday, 2022	Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Wednesday, 2022	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
April
Ramadan Start Observance	04 Apr Monday, 2022	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Ramadan Bank Holiday Observance	04 Apr Monday, 2022	Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Baisakhi Observance	14 Apr Thursday, 2022	Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Good Friday Observance	15 Apr Friday, 2022	Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Observance	17 Apr Sunday, 2022	Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday Observance	18 Apr Monday, 2022	Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Ridván Observance	21 Apr Thursday, 2022	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
May
Labour Day	01 May Sunday, 2022	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	02 May Monday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr	03 May Tuesday, 2022	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	04 May Wednesday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	05 May Thursday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Buddha Purnima Observance	16 May Monday, 2022	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
July
July 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jul Friday, 2022	July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	08 Jul Friday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	09 Jul Saturday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha	10 Jul Sunday, 2022	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	11 Jul Monday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	12 Jul Tuesday, 2022	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
August
Ashura Holiday	08 Aug Monday, 2022	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Ashura	09 Aug Tuesday, 2022	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Independence Day	14 Aug Sunday, 2022	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Nauroz Observance	16 Aug Tuesday, 2022	Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
Janmashtami Observance	19 Aug Friday, 2022	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) Observance	21 Aug Sunday, 2022	Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
September
Defence Day Observance	06 Sep Tuesday, 2022	Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Chelum Observance	17 Sep Saturday, 2022	Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
October
Durga Puja Observance	03 Oct Monday, 2022	Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Dussehra Observance	05 Oct Wednesday, 2022	Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	09 Oct Sunday, 2022	Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji Observance	09 Oct Sunday, 2022	This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
Diwali/Deepavali Observance	24 Oct Monday, 2022	Diwali/Deepavali is observed by Hindu communities as the festival of lights.
November
Giarhwin Sharief Observance	07 Nov Monday, 2022	Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Guru Nanak's Birthday Observance	08 Nov Tuesday, 2022	Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
Iqbal Day	09 Nov Wednesday, 2022	Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Saturday, 2022	Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Sunday, 2022	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Sunday, 2022	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Day After Christmas (Christians only) Observance	26 Dec Monday, 2022	This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Saturday, 2022	New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2022

Saturday

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

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2022

Wednesday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Labour Day

May

01 May 2022

Sunday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

02 May 2022

Monday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr

May

03 May 2022

Tuesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

04 May 2022

Wednesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

May

05 May 2022

Thursday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

08 Jul 2022

Friday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

09 Jul 2022

Saturday

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

Eid al-Adha

Jul

10 Jul 2022

Sunday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

11 Jul 2022

Monday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

12 Jul 2022

Tuesday

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

Ashura Holiday

Aug

08 Aug 2022

Monday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Ashura

Aug

09 Aug 2022

Tuesday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2022

Sunday

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

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Oct

09 Oct 2022

Sunday

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

Iqbal Day

Nov

09 Nov 2022

Wednesday

Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2022

Sunday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2022

Sunday

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

Long weekends in 2022

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Mon, 02 May
Eid al-Adha Holiday • Fri, 08 Jul
Eid al-Adha Holiday • Mon, 11 Jul
Ashura Holiday • Mon, 08 Aug

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2022

How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2022?: There are 19 public holidays listed for 2022.
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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