Pakistan School Holidays (2026)

In Pakistan, the school starts in August and ends in May. The exact starting date may differ from one school to another. School holidays in Pakistan include dates for spring, summer, and winter break.

Public holidays in Pakistan are also observed by schools. Students and teachers are off during public holidays. For more updated information, visit individual websites of schools in Pakistan.

When are the school holidays in Pakistan?

Dates School Holidays
Feb 5 Kashmir Holiday
Mar 23 Pakistan Day
May 1 Labor Day
Jul 29 – 31 Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
Aug 14 Independence Day
Nov 9 Iqbal Day
Dec 25 Quid-e-Azam day/Christmas Holiday
Dec 24 – 31 Winter Vacations

Which are the other holidays in Pakistan?

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 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.

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
The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is remembered during this day.

Christmas Day
Christians celebrate Christmas in Pakistan, commemorating the birth of Jesus.

Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s Death
The death of Benazir Bhutto is remembered during this day in December.

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