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