The academic year in Karachi begins in late August and ends on the last week of May. Students enjoy a two-week Winter Break from December 17 to January 1 and one week of Spring break from April 1 to April 5.
School holidays in Karachi are divided into three terms. Other school holidays are in lieu of the announced public holidays in Karachi, which are also observed across the country.
For more updated information, please visit individual school websites.
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| May 15 | End of Exams |
| Jun 1 – Jul 31 | Summer Break |
| Dec 22 – 31 | Winter Break |
Bank Holiday
New Year’s Day on January 1 is also a bank holiday in Karachi. Banks and businesses are closed during this day.
Kashmir Day
Kashmir Day is celebrated every February 5 and commemorates unity in Pakistan.
Holi
Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated across Pakistan by Hindus.
Pakistan Day
This is the day the Lahore Resolution was passed. It’s annually celebrated every March 23rd.
Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is a former Prime Minister and Pakistani politician. This day remembers his death and contribution to the country.
Labor Day
Labor Day is usually marked with rallies, marches, processions, labor and worker union sessions in Karachi.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
Eid Al Fitr is A Muslim holiday that celebrates the breaking the fast or the end of Ramadan in Karachi.
Independence Day
Pakistan’s independence from the British Raj is celebrated during the Independence Day holiday in Karachi.
Eid ul-Azha Holiday
Eid ul Azha or Feast of the Sacrifice commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah
Ashoora
The Ashoora is the tenth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Eid Milad-un Nabi is also called Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and also a public holiday in Pakistan.
Guru Nanak Birthday
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak’s birthday is a holiday in Karachi.
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Considered as the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was also a lawyer and a politician whose life is celebrated during this holiday.
Christmas Day
Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan by the Christian community. This marks the birth of Jesus
Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s Death
This holiday commemorates the death of Benazir Bhutto, a politician and activist who was assassinated after a political rally in December 2007.
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Pls pls pls I humbly request to grant summer vacation in May and June as there will b ramzan in May and will b difficult for students teachers and parents also. Kindly do consider my suggestion. And send ths to education department.
By Nosheen (Feb, 2020) |
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