Year 2023

Pakistan holidays 2023

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2023
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Sunday, 2023	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
January 1 Bank Holiday Observance	02 Jan Monday, 2023	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Basant Panchami Observance	26 Jan Thursday, 2023	Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
February
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Sunday, 2023	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Shivaratri Observance	18 Feb Saturday, 2023	Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
Shab e-Meraj Observance	19 Feb Sunday, 2023	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
March
Dulhandi Observance	07 Mar Tuesday, 2023	Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Holi Observance	07 Mar Tuesday, 2023	Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Shab e-Barat Observance	08 Mar Wednesday, 2023	Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Ramadan Start Observance	22 Mar Wednesday, 2023	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Ramadan Bank Holiday Observance	22 Mar Wednesday, 2023	Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Thursday, 2023	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Ramadan Start Observance	23 Mar Thursday, 2023	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
April
Good Friday Observance	07 Apr Friday, 2023	Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Monday Observance	10 Apr Monday, 2023	Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Baisakhi Observance	14 Apr Friday, 2023	Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	21 Apr Friday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Ridván Observance	21 Apr Friday, 2023	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
Eid-ul-Fitr	22 Apr Saturday, 2023	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	23 Apr Sunday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	24 Apr Monday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	25 Apr Tuesday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
May
Labour Day	01 May Monday, 2023	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Buddha Purnima Observance	05 May Friday, 2023	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
June
Eid al-Adha	29 Jun Thursday, 2023	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	30 Jun Friday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
July
Eid al-Adha Holiday	01 Jul Saturday, 2023	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
July 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jul Saturday, 2023	July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Ashura Holiday	28 Jul Friday, 2023	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Ashura	29 Jul Saturday, 2023	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
August
Independence Day	14 Aug Monday, 2023	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Nauroz Observance	16 Aug Wednesday, 2023	Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) Observance	21 Aug Monday, 2023	Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
September
Defence Day Observance	06 Sep Wednesday, 2023	Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Chelum Observance	06 Sep Wednesday, 2023	Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Janmashtami Observance	07 Sep Thursday, 2023	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Giarhwin Sharief Observance	26 Sep Tuesday, 2023	Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	29 Sep Friday, 2023	Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
October
Durga Puja Observance	22 Oct Sunday, 2023	Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Dussehra Observance	24 Oct Tuesday, 2023	Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji Observance	28 Oct Saturday, 2023	This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
November
Iqbal Day	09 Nov Thursday, 2023	Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
Diwali Observance	12 Nov Sunday, 2023	Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations.
Guru Nanak's Birthday Observance	17 Nov Friday, 2023	Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Sunday, 2023	Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Monday, 2023	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Monday, 2023	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Day After Christmas (Christians only) Observance	26 Dec Tuesday, 2023	This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Sunday, 2023	New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2023

Sunday

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

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2023

Thursday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

21 Apr 2023

Friday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr

Apr

22 Apr 2023

Saturday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

23 Apr 2023

Sunday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

24 Apr 2023

Monday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

25 Apr 2023

Tuesday

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

Labour Day

May

01 May 2023

Monday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Eid al-Adha

Jun

29 Jun 2023

Thursday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jun

30 Jun 2023

Friday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jul

01 Jul 2023

Saturday

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

Ashura Holiday

Jul

28 Jul 2023

Friday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Ashura

Jul

29 Jul 2023

Saturday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2023

Monday

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

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Sep

29 Sep 2023

Friday

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

Iqbal Day

Nov

09 Nov 2023

Thursday

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

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2023

Monday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2023

Monday

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

Long weekends in 2023

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 21 Apr
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Mon, 24 Apr
Labour Day • Mon, 01 May
Eid al-Adha Holiday • Fri, 30 Jun
Ashura Holiday • Fri, 28 Jul
Independence Day • Mon, 14 Aug
Eid Milad un-Nabi • Fri, 29 Sep
Christmas Day • Mon, 25 Dec

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2023

How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2023?: There are 18 public holidays listed for 2023.
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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