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