A country in South Asia, Pakistan is the sixth-most populous country in the world. It is home to 212,742,631 people. Pakistan’s land area is also the 33rd biggest in the world, occupying 81,913 square kilometers.
Public holidays in Pakistan are a combination of Islamic, national, and other religious holidays. January 1st or New Year’s Day is a bank holiday, as well as Labor Day (May 1st).
| Dates | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | Bank Holiday |
| Feb 5 | Thu | Kashmir Day |
| Mar 3 | Tue | Holi |
| Mar 21 – 23 | Sat – Mon | Eid-ul-Fitr |
| Mar 23 | Mon | Pakistan Day |
| May 1 | Fri | Labour Day |
| May 27 – 28 | Wed – Thu | Eid ul-Azha |
| Jun 25 – 26 | Thu – Fri | Ashoora |
| Aug 14 | Fri | Independence Day |
| Aug 25 | Tue | Eid Milad-un-Nabi |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Christmas Day |
Bank Holiday
Banks are closed on January 1 in Pakistan.
Kashmir Day
Kashmir Day commemorates unity in Pakistan and is celebrated every February 5th.
Holi
Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated across Pakistan by members of the Hindu community.
Pakistan Day
The Lahore Resolution was passed on March 23, 1940. This holiday commemorates the historic passing of the resolution.
Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
The death of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a notable politician in Pakistan, is remembered during this day.
Labor Day
Rallies, marches, processions, and labor union sessions mark this holiday in Pakistan.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
This is the day of breaking the fast or the end of Ramadan in Pakistan.
Independence Day
A national holiday in Pakistan, Independence Day celebrates Pakistan’s independence from British rule.
Eid ul-Azha Holiday
Eid ul Azha or the Feast of the Sacrifice 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
Eid Milad-un-Nabi is another public holiday in Pakistan which celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is remembered during this day.
Christmas Day
Christians celebrate Christmas in Pakistan, commemorating the birth of Jesus.
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