A typical school year in Lahore starts on the last week of August and ends on the last week of May. Schools are also closed during public holidays in Lahore.
School holidays in Lahore consist of important term dates and other public and national holidays observed in Pakistan. For more updated information, please visit individual school websites.
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Kashmir Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Pakistan Day |
| Jul 29 – Jul 31, 2026 | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
| Jul 16 – 29, 2026 | Short Summer Break for Hilly Areas |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Iqbal Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Quid-e-Azam day/Christmas Holiday |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Day after Christmas (for Christians only) |
| Dec 24 – 31, 2026 | Winter Holidays |
Bank Holiday
January 1 is a bank holiday in Lahore. Banks are closed during this day.
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 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
Guru Nanak Birthday
Guru Nanak is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
He is considered as 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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