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