01 Jan 2026
Thursday
Observance
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures.
Pakistan holidays 2026
Public holidays and observances in one timeline.
| Holiday | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
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January 1 Bank Holiday
Observance
|
01
Jan
Thursday, 2026
|
January 1 Bank Holiday supports year-start banking and administrative closures. |
|
New Year's Day
Observance
|
01
Jan
Thursday, 2026
|
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year. |
|
Shab e-Meraj
Observance
|
17
Jan
Saturday, 2026
|
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition. |
|
Basant Panchami
Observance
|
23
Jan
Friday, 2026
|
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events. |
| February | ||
|
Shab e-Barat
Observance
|
04
Feb
Wednesday, 2026
|
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance. |
|
05
Feb
Thursday, 2026
|
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir. | |
|
Shivaratri
Observance
|
16
Feb
Monday, 2026
|
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion. |
|
Ramadan Bank Holiday
Observance
|
19
Feb
Thursday, 2026
|
Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan. |
|
Ramadan Start
Observance
|
19
Feb
Thursday, 2026
|
Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims. |
| March | ||
|
Dulhandi
Observance
|
03
Mar
Tuesday, 2026
|
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations. |
|
Holi
Observance
|
04
Mar
Wednesday, 2026
|
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events. |
|
20
Mar
Friday, 2026
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
21
Mar
Saturday, 2026
|
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits. | |
|
22
Mar
Sunday, 2026
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
|
23
Mar
Monday, 2026
|
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones. | |
|
23
Mar
Monday, 2026
|
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel. | |
| April | ||
|
Good Friday
Observance
|
03
Apr
Friday, 2026
|
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
|
Easter Sunday
Observance
|
05
Apr
Sunday, 2026
|
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
|
Easter Monday
Observance
|
06
Apr
Monday, 2026
|
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities. |
|
Baisakhi
Observance
|
14
Apr
Tuesday, 2026
|
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition. |
|
Ridván
Observance
|
21
Apr
Tuesday, 2026
|
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers. |
| May | ||
|
01
May
Friday, 2026
|
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country. | |
|
Buddha Purnima
Observance
|
24
May
Sunday, 2026
|
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha. |
|
27
May
Wednesday, 2026
|
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity. | |
|
28
May
Thursday, 2026
|
Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally. | |
|
28
May
Thursday, 2026
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
|
29
May
Friday, 2026
|
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel. | |
| June | ||
|
25
Jun
Thursday, 2026
|
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation. | |
|
26
Jun
Friday, 2026
|
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions. | |
| July | ||
|
July 1 Bank Holiday
Observance
|
01
Jul
Wednesday, 2026
|
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures. |
| August | ||
|
04
Aug
Tuesday, 2026
|
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings. | |
|
14
Aug
Friday, 2026
|
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide. | |
|
Nauroz
Observance
|
15
Aug
Saturday, 2026
|
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan. |
|
Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal)
Observance
|
20
Aug
Thursday, 2026
|
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities. |
|
26
Aug
Wednesday, 2026
|
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations. | |
| September | ||
|
Janmashtami
Observance
|
04
Sep
Friday, 2026
|
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. |
|
Defence Day
Observance
|
06
Sep
Sunday, 2026
|
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service. |
|
23
Sep
Wednesday, 2026
|
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities. | |
| October | ||
|
Durga Puja
Observance
|
19
Oct
Monday, 2026
|
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings. |
|
Dussehra
Observance
|
20
Oct
Tuesday, 2026
|
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition. |
|
Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji
Observance
|
26
Oct
Monday, 2026
|
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers. |
| November | ||
|
Diwali
Observance
|
09
Nov
Monday, 2026
|
Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations. |
|
09
Nov
Monday, 2026
|
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought. | |
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday
Observance
|
24
Nov
Tuesday, 2026
|
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals. |
| December | ||
|
Christmas Eve
Observance
|
24
Dec
Thursday, 2026
|
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations. |
|
25
Dec
Friday, 2026
|
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. | |
|
25
Dec
Friday, 2026
|
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings. | |
|
Day After Christmas (Christians only)
Observance
|
26
Dec
Saturday, 2026
|
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events. |
|
New Year's Eve
Observance
|
31
Dec
Thursday, 2026
|
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings. |
Jan
01 Jan 2026
Thursday
Observance
New Year's Day marks the first day of the year.
Jan
17 Jan 2026
Saturday
Observance
Shab-e-Meraj marks the night journey and ascension in Islamic tradition.
Jan
23 Jan 2026
Friday
Observance
Basant Panchami marks the start of spring and is observed with cultural events.
Feb
04 Feb 2026
Wednesday
Observance
Shab-e-Barat is observed with night prayers and remembrance.
Feb
05 Feb 2026
Thursday
Kashmir Day is observed to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
Feb
16 Feb 2026
Monday
Observance
Shivaratri is a Hindu observance marked by night prayers and devotion.
19 Feb 2026
Thursday
Observance
Ramadan Bank Holiday supports adjusted banking schedules during Ramadan.
Feb
19 Feb 2026
Thursday
Observance
Ramadan Start marks the beginning of the fasting month for Muslims.
Mar
03 Mar 2026
Tuesday
Observance
Dulhandi is observed after Holi with cultural and community celebrations.
Mar
04 Mar 2026
Wednesday
Observance
Holi is a spring festival observed with color celebrations and community events.
20 Mar 2026
Friday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Mar
21 Mar 2026
Saturday
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with prayers, charity, and family visits.
22 Mar 2026
Sunday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Mar
23 Mar 2026
Monday
Pakistan Day commemorates the Lahore Resolution and national milestones.
23 Mar 2026
Monday
This additional holiday extends Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations and family travel.
Apr
03 Apr 2026
Friday
Observance
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Apr
05 Apr 2026
Sunday
Observance
Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Apr
06 Apr 2026
Monday
Observance
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and is observed by Christian communities.
Apr
14 Apr 2026
Tuesday
Observance
Baisakhi is a spring harvest observance and an important date in Sikh tradition.
Apr
21 Apr 2026
Tuesday
Observance
Ridvan is a major Baha'i observance commemorated with gatherings and prayers.
May
01 May 2026
Friday
Labour Day honors workers and labor contributions across the country.
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May
24 May 2026
Sunday
Observance
Buddha Purnima commemorates the birth and teachings of Gautama Buddha.
May
27 May 2026
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha commemorates devotion and sacrifice and is marked with prayers and charity.
May
28 May 2026
Thursday
Youm-i-Takbeer marks Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests and is observed nationally.
28 May 2026
Thursday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
29 May 2026
Friday
This additional holiday extends Eid al-Adha celebrations and travel.
Jun
25 Jun 2026
Thursday
This public holiday extends Ashura observance and supports community participation.
Jun
26 Jun 2026
Friday
Ashura marks the 10th of Muharram and is observed with religious gatherings and processions.
01 Jul 2026
Wednesday
Observance
July 1 Bank Holiday supports mid-year banking and institutional closures.
Aug
04 Aug 2026
Tuesday
Observance • Tentative
Chelum marks 40 days after Ashura and is observed with religious gatherings.
Aug
14 Aug 2026
Friday
Independence Day marks Pakistan's independence and is observed nationwide.
Aug
15 Aug 2026
Saturday
Observance
Nauroz marks the Persian new year and is observed by several communities in Pakistan.
20 Aug 2026
Thursday
Observance
Khordad Sal commemorates the birth of Zoroaster and is observed by Parsi communities.
26 Aug 2026
Wednesday
Eid Milad un-Nabi marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad with gatherings and recitations.
Sep
04 Sep 2026
Friday
Observance
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
Sep
06 Sep 2026
Sunday
Observance
Defence Day commemorates national resilience and military service.
Sep
23 Sep 2026
Wednesday
Observance • Tentative
Giarhwin Sharief is observed with religious gatherings and charitable activities.
Oct
19 Oct 2026
Monday
Observance
Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and is observed through worship and gatherings.
Oct
20 Oct 2026
Tuesday
Observance
Dussehra marks the victory of good over evil in Hindu tradition.
26 Oct 2026
Monday
Observance
This observance honors Guru Balmik Swami Ji and is marked by community prayers.
Nov
09 Nov 2026
Monday
Observance
Diwali is the festival of lights, observed with prayers and family celebrations.
Nov
09 Nov 2026
Monday
Iqbal Day honors Allama Iqbal and his contribution to national thought.
24 Nov 2026
Tuesday
Observance
Guru Nanak's Birthday celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak with prayers and community meals.
Dec
24 Dec 2026
Thursday
Observance
Christmas Eve is observed with church services and family preparations.
Dec
25 Dec 2026
Friday
Quaid-e-Azam Day honors Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
Dec
25 Dec 2026
Friday
Christmas Day is observed by Christian communities with worship and family gatherings.
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Observance
This observance supports post-Christmas religious and community events.
Dec
31 Dec 2026
Thursday
Observance
New Year's Eve is observed with community events and family gatherings.
Long weekends in 2026
- Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Fri, 20 Mar
- Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday • Mon, 23 Mar
- Labour Day • Fri, 01 May
- Eid al-Adha Holiday • Fri, 29 May
- Ashura • Fri, 26 Jun
- Independence Day • Fri, 14 Aug
- Iqbal Day • Mon, 09 Nov
- Christmas Day • Fri, 25 Dec
Method: Friday or Monday public holiday.
FAQ for 2026
- How many public holidays are in Pakistan in 2026?
- There are 18 public holidays listed for 2026.
- Are Eid dates tentative?
- Yes. Lunar-based holidays can shift by one day after official moon-sighting announcements.
- 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.