Year 2024

Pakistan holidays 2024

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2024
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
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Monday, 2024	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Election Day	08 Feb Thursday, 2024	Election Day may be declared to support voter participation and civic activity.
Shab e-Meraj Observance	08 Feb Thursday, 2024	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
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.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Saturday, 2024	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Buddha Purnima Observance	23 Mar Saturday, 2024	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
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.
Eid-ul-Fitr	10 Apr Wednesday, 2024	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	11 Apr Thursday, 2024	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	12 Apr Friday, 2024	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	13 Apr Saturday, 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.
Ridván Observance	21 Apr Sunday, 2024	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
May
Labour Day	01 May Wednesday, 2024	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Youm-i-Takbeer	28 May Tuesday, 2024	Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally.
June
Eid al-Adha	17 Jun Monday, 2024	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	18 Jun Tuesday, 2024	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	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.
Ashura Holiday	16 Jul Tuesday, 2024	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Ashura	17 Jul Wednesday, 2024	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
August
Independence Day	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.
Eid Milad un-Nabi	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.
Iqbal Day	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.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Wednesday, 2024	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Christmas Day	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.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2024

Monday

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

Election Day

Feb

08 Feb 2024

Thursday

Election Day may be declared to support voter participation and civic activity.

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2024

Saturday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Eid-ul-Fitr

Apr

10 Apr 2024

Wednesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

11 Apr 2024

Thursday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

12 Apr 2024

Friday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

13 Apr 2024

Saturday

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

Labour Day

May

01 May 2024

Wednesday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Youm-i-Takbeer

May

28 May 2024

Tuesday

Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally.

Eid al-Adha

Jun

17 Jun 2024

Monday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jun

18 Jun 2024

Tuesday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jun

19 Jun 2024

Wednesday

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

Ashura Holiday

Jul

16 Jul 2024

Tuesday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Ashura

Jul

17 Jul 2024

Wednesday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2024

Wednesday

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

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Sep

17 Sep 2024

Tuesday

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

Iqbal Day

Nov

09 Nov 2024

Saturday

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

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2024

Wednesday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2024

Wednesday

Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship 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.

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