Islamabad Public & National Holidays (2026)

The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad has a population of 1,014,825. It is the 9th largest city in Pakistan and another beta-world city. Among other cities like Lahore and Karachi, Islamabad has the highest cost of living. This city has upper class and middle class citizens and is considered one of the safest cities in Pakistan

Public holidays in Islamabad are observed by the rest of Pakistan, which mostly consist of cultural, religious, and national holidays. During the holidays, Pakistani people reunite with their families and celebrate religious events and festivals such as Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al Adha.

When are public holidays in Islamabad?

Which are public holidays in Islamabad?

Kashmir Day
Celebrated every February 5, Kashmir Day commemorates unity in Pakistan.

Pakistan Day
This day commemorates the Lahore Resolution passed on March 23, 1940.

Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated in Pakistan with rallies, marches, processions, labor/worker union session

Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
This is the day of breaking the fast or the end of Ramadan in Islamabad.

Eid ul-Azha Holiday
Also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, Eid ul Azha commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah.

Independence Day
Independence Day is a national holiday in Pakistan which celebrates Pakistan independence from the British.

Ashoora
Ashoora is the tenth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Also known as the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Eid Milad-un-Nabi is another public holiday in Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam Day
He is considered as the founder of Pakistan. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was also a lawyer and a politician.

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