Jan
01 Jan 2024
Monday
Observance
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
Pakistan holidays 2024
Public holidays and observances in one timeline.
| Holiday | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
|
New Year's Day
Observance
|
01
Jan
Monday, 2024
|
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year. |
|
January 1 Bank Holiday
Observance
|
01
Jan
Monday, 2024
|
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures. |
| February | ||
|
05
Feb
Monday, 2024
|
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. | |
|
Shab e-Meraj
Observance
|
08
Feb
Thursday, 2024
|
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition. |
|
08
Feb
Thursday, 2024
|
Election Day may be declared to support voter participation and civic activity. | |
|
Basant Panchami
Observance
|
14
Feb
Wednesday, 2024
|
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events. |
|
Shab e-Barat
Observance
|
26
Feb
Monday, 2024
|
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance. |
| March | ||
|
Shivaratri
Observance
|
08
Mar
Friday, 2024
|
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion. |
|
Ramadan Start
Observance
|
12
Mar
Tuesday, 2024
|
Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims. |
|
Ramadan Bank Holiday
Observance
|
12
Mar
Tuesday, 2024
|
Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan. |
|
Buddha Purnima
Observance
|
23
Mar
Saturday, 2024
|
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha. |
|
23
Mar
Saturday, 2024
|
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones. | |
|
Holi
Observance
|
24
Mar
Sunday, 2024
|
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events. |
|
Dulhandi
Observance
|
25
Mar
Monday, 2024
|
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations. |
|
Good Friday
Observance
|
29
Mar
Friday, 2024
|
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
|
Easter Sunday
Observance
|
31
Mar
Sunday, 2024
|
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| April | ||
|
Easter Monday
Observance
|
01
Apr
Monday, 2024
|
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities. |
|
10
Apr
Wednesday, 2024
|
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits. | |
|
11
Apr
Thursday, 2024
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
12
Apr
Friday, 2024
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
Baisakhi
Observance
|
13
Apr
Saturday, 2024
|
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition. |
|
13
Apr
Saturday, 2024
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
Ridván
Observance
|
21
Apr
Sunday, 2024
|
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers. |
| May | ||
|
01
May
Wednesday, 2024
|
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country. | |
|
28
May
Tuesday, 2024
|
Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally. | |
| June | ||
|
17
Jun
Monday, 2024
|
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity. | |
|
18
Jun
Tuesday, 2024
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
|
19
Jun
Wednesday, 2024
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
| July | ||
|
July 1 Bank Holiday
Observance
|
01
Jul
Monday, 2024
|
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures. |
|
16
Jul
Tuesday, 2024
|
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation. | |
|
17
Jul
Wednesday, 2024
|
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions. | |
| August | ||
|
14
Aug
Wednesday, 2024
|
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide. | |
|
Nauroz
Observance
|
15
Aug
Thursday, 2024
|
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan. |
|
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal)
Observance
|
20
Aug
Tuesday, 2024
|
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities. |
|
Janmashtami
Observance
|
26
Aug
Monday, 2024
|
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. |
|
Chelum
Observance
|
27
Aug
Tuesday, 2024
|
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings. |
| September | ||
|
Defence Day
Observance
|
06
Sep
Friday, 2024
|
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service. |
|
17
Sep
Tuesday, 2024
|
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations. | |
| October | ||
|
Durga Puja
Observance
|
11
Oct
Friday, 2024
|
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings. |
|
Dussehra
Observance
|
12
Oct
Saturday, 2024
|
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition. |
|
Giarhwin Sharief
Observance
|
16
Oct
Wednesday, 2024
|
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities. |
|
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji
Observance
|
17
Oct
Thursday, 2024
|
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers. |
| November | ||
|
Diwali
Observance
|
01
Nov
Friday, 2024
|
Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations. |
|
09
Nov
Saturday, 2024
|
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought. | |
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Observance
|
15
Nov
Friday, 2024
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals. |
| December | ||
|
Christmas Eve
Observance
|
24
Dec
Tuesday, 2024
|
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations. |
|
25
Dec
Wednesday, 2024
|
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. | |
|
25
Dec
Wednesday, 2024
|
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings. | |
|
Day After Christmas (Christians only)
Observance
|
26
Dec
Thursday, 2024
|
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events. |
|
New Year's Eve
Observance
|
31
Dec
Tuesday, 2024
|
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings. |
01 Jan 2024
Monday
Observance
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Feb
05 Feb 2024
Monday
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Feb
08 Feb 2024
Thursday
Observance
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
Feb
08 Feb 2024
Thursday
Election Day may be declared to support voter participation and civic activity.
Feb
14 Feb 2024
Wednesday
Observance
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
Feb
26 Feb 2024
Monday
Observance
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Mar
08 Mar 2024
Friday
Observance
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
Mar
12 Mar 2024
Tuesday
Observance
Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
12 Mar 2024
Tuesday
Observance
Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Mar
23 Mar 2024
Saturday
Observance
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Mar
23 Mar 2024
Saturday
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Mar
24 Mar 2024
Sunday
Observance
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Mar
25 Mar 2024
Monday
Observance
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Mar
29 Mar 2024
Friday
Observance
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Mar
31 Mar 2024
Sunday
Observance
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Apr
01 Apr 2024
Monday
Observance
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Apr
10 Apr 2024
Wednesday
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
11 Apr 2024
Thursday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
12 Apr 2024
Friday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Apr
13 Apr 2024
Saturday
Observance
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
13 Apr 2024
Saturday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Apr
21 Apr 2024
Sunday
Observance
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
May
01 May 2024
Wednesday
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
May
28 May 2024
Tuesday
Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally.
Jun
17 Jun 2024
Monday
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
18 Jun 2024
Tuesday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
19 Jun 2024
Wednesday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
01 Jul 2024
Monday
Observance
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Jul
16 Jul 2024
Tuesday
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Jul
17 Jul 2024
Wednesday
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
Aug
14 Aug 2024
Wednesday
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Aug
15 Aug 2024
Thursday
Observance
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
20 Aug 2024
Tuesday
Observance
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
Aug
26 Aug 2024
Monday
Observance
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Aug
27 Aug 2024
Tuesday
Observance
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Sep
06 Sep 2024
Friday
Observance
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
17 Sep 2024
Tuesday
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Oct
11 Oct 2024
Friday
Observance
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Oct
12 Oct 2024
Saturday
Observance
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Oct
16 Oct 2024
Wednesday
Observance
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
17 Oct 2024
Thursday
Observance
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
Nov
01 Nov 2024
Friday
Observance
Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations.
Nov
09 Nov 2024
Saturday
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
15 Nov 2024
Friday
Observance
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
Dec
24 Dec 2024
Tuesday
Observance
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Dec
25 Dec 2024
Wednesday
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Dec
25 Dec 2024
Wednesday
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
26 Dec 2024
Thursday
Observance
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
Dec
31 Dec 2024
Tuesday
Observance
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.
Long weekends in 2024
- Kashmir Day • Mon, 05 Feb
- Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 12 Apr
- Eid al-Adha • Mon, 17 Jun
Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.
FAQ for 2024
- How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2024?
- There are 19 public holidays listed for 2024.
- 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.