Lahore Public & National Holidays (2026)

The capital of Punjab, Lahore is one of Pakistan’s most populous cities. It is second to Karachi. Lahore is also one of the wealthiest cities in Pakistan, located in the north-east of Punjab province.

Public holidays in Lahore consist of national and religious holidays of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikhs making up the community.

When are the public holidays in Lahore?

Dates Holidays
Feb 5 Kashmir Day
Mar 23 Pakistan Day
Mar 21 – 23 Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
May 1 Labor Day
May 27 – 28 Eid ul-Azha Holiday
Jun 25 – 26 Ashoora
Aug 14 Independence Day
Aug 25 Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Dec 25 Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Dec 25 Christmas Day

What are the public holidays in Lahore?

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

Holi
Holi known as the festival of colors was celebrated across Pakistan by members of the Hindu community.

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

Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
A former Prime Minister and Pakistani politician, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is remembered during this day.

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 Lahore.

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

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.

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.

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

Christmas Day
Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan by Christians and commemorates the birth of Jesus.

Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s Death
Benazir Bhutto was assassinated after a political rally in December 2007. This holiday commemorates her death.

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