Year 2025

Pakistan holidays 2025

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Holiday and observance dates in Pakistan for 2025
Holiday	Date	Description
January
New Year's Day Observance	01 Jan Wednesday, 2025	New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
January 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jan Wednesday, 2025	January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Shab e-Meraj Observance	28 Jan Tuesday, 2025	Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
February
Basant Panchami Observance	02 Feb Sunday, 2025	Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
Kashmir Day	05 Feb Wednesday, 2025	Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Shab e-Barat Observance	14 Feb Friday, 2025	Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Shivaratri Observance	26 Feb Wednesday, 2025	Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
March
Ramadan Start Observance	02 Mar Sunday, 2025	Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Ramadan Bank Holiday Observance	02 Mar Sunday, 2025	Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Holi Observance	13 Mar Thursday, 2025	Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
Dulhandi Observance	14 Mar Friday, 2025	Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Pakistan Day	23 Mar Sunday, 2025	Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
Eid-ul-Fitr	31 Mar Monday, 2025	Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
April
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	01 Apr Tuesday, 2025	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday	02 Apr Wednesday, 2025	This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Baisakhi Observance	13 Apr Sunday, 2025	Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Good Friday Observance	18 Apr Friday, 2025	Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday Observance	20 Apr Sunday, 2025	Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Ridván Observance	21 Apr Monday, 2025	Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
Easter Monday Observance	21 Apr Monday, 2025	Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
May
Labour Day	01 May Thursday, 2025	Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
Buddha Purnima Observance	12 May Monday, 2025	Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Youm-i-Takbeer	28 May Wednesday, 2025	Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally.
June
Chand Raat Holiday	06 Jun Friday, 2025	Chand Raat Holiday supports Eid preparations after the Ramadan moon sighting.
Eid al-Adha	07 Jun Saturday, 2025	Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	08 Jun Sunday, 2025	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Eid al-Adha Holiday	09 Jun Monday, 2025	This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
July
July 1 Bank Holiday Observance	01 Jul Tuesday, 2025	July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Ashura Holiday	05 Jul Saturday, 2025	This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Ashura	06 Jul Sunday, 2025	Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
August
Independence Day	14 Aug Thursday, 2025	Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Nauroz Observance	15 Aug Friday, 2025	Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
Chelum Observance	15 Aug Friday, 2025	Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Janmashtami Observance	16 Aug Saturday, 2025	Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) Observance	20 Aug Wednesday, 2025	Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
September
Eid Milad un-Nabi	06 Sep Saturday, 2025	Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Defence Day Observance	06 Sep Saturday, 2025	Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Durga Puja Observance	30 Sep Tuesday, 2025	Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
October
Dussehra Observance	02 Oct Thursday, 2025	Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
Giarhwin Sharief Observance	04 Oct Saturday, 2025	Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji Observance	07 Oct Tuesday, 2025	This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
Diwali Observance	20 Oct Monday, 2025	Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations.
November
Guru Nanak's Birthday Observance	05 Nov Wednesday, 2025	Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
Iqbal Day	09 Nov Sunday, 2025	Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
December
Christmas Eve Observance	24 Dec Wednesday, 2025	Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Quaid-e-Azam Day	25 Dec Thursday, 2025	Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Christmas Day	25 Dec Thursday, 2025	Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
Day After Christmas (Christians only) Observance	26 Dec Friday, 2025	This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
New Year's Eve Observance	31 Dec Wednesday, 2025	New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.

Kashmir Day

Feb

05 Feb 2025

Wednesday

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

Pakistan Day

Mar

23 Mar 2025

Sunday

Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.

Eid-ul-Fitr

Mar

31 Mar 2025

Monday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

01 Apr 2025

Tuesday

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

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday

Apr

02 Apr 2025

Wednesday

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

Labour Day

May

01 May 2025

Thursday

Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.

Youm-i-Takbeer

May

28 May 2025

Wednesday

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

Chand Raat Holiday

Jun

06 Jun 2025

Friday

Chand Raat Holiday supports Eid preparations after the Ramadan moon sighting.

Eid al-Adha

Jun

07 Jun 2025

Saturday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jun

08 Jun 2025

Sunday

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

Eid al-Adha Holiday

Jun

09 Jun 2025

Monday

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

Ashura Holiday

Jul

05 Jul 2025

Saturday

This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.

Ashura

Jul

06 Jul 2025

Sunday

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

Independence Day

Aug

14 Aug 2025

Thursday

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

Eid Milad un-Nabi

Sep

06 Sep 2025

Saturday

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

Iqbal Day

Nov

09 Nov 2025

Sunday

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

Quaid-e-Azam Day

Dec

25 Dec 2025

Thursday

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

Christmas Day

Dec

25 Dec 2025

Thursday

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

Long weekends in 2025

Eid-ul-Fitr • Mon, 31 Mar
Chand Raat Holiday • Fri, 06 Jun
Eid al-Adha Holiday • Mon, 09 Jun

Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.

FAQ for 2025

How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2025?: There are 18 public holidays listed for 2025.
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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