Pakistan Public Holidays 2026
There are 21 public holidays in Pakistan in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.
Last updated 3 July 2026.
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Public holidays in 2026
The 21 public holidays Pakistan marks in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | January 1 Bank HolidayJanuary 1 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Pakistan |
| 5 February 2026 | Thursday | Kashmir DayKashmir Solidarity Day is annually observed in Pakistan on February 5 to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It also honors the sacrifices made for Kashmir's liberation. |
| 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Ramadan Bank HolidayRamadan Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Pakistan |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr HolidayEid-ul-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-FitrEid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| 22 March 2026 | Sunday | Eid-ul-Fitr HolidayEid-ul-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Pakistan DayPakistan Day is annually celebrated on March 23 to commemorate the Lahore Resolution and to celebrate the adoption of Pakistan's first constitution. |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Eid-ul-Fitr HolidayEid-ul-Fitr Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour DayLabor Day (Labour Day or May Day) is observed in Pakistan on May 1 each year to pay tribute to workers' sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights. |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid al-AdhaEid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Youm-i-TakbeerYoum-i-Takbeer is a national holiday in Pakistan |
| 29 May 2026 | Friday | Eid al-Adha HolidayEid al-Adha Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 24 June 2026 | Wednesday | AshuraAshura is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Ashura HolidayAshura Holiday is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | July 1 Bank HolidayJuly 1 Bank Holiday is a bank holiday in Pakistan |
| 14 August 2026 | Friday | Independence DayPakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14. This day marks Pakistan's emergence as an independent state. |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid Milad un-NabiEid Milad-un-Nabi (festival of the Prophet Muhammad's birth) is observed with religious reverence in Pakistan. |
| 9 November 2026 | Monday | Iqbal DayIqbal Day is a public holiday in Pakistan |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayChristmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Quaid-e-Azam DayQuaid-e-Azam Day is a public holiday in Pakistan |
Religious holidays in 2026
Religious dates many households in Pakistan mark, whether or not they are days off.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026 | Monday | DiwaliDiwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. |
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Other years
See the Pakistan holidays hub for every year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Pakistan in 2026?
There are 21 public holidays in Pakistan in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.
When is the next holiday in Pakistan?
The next holiday in Pakistan is Independence Day on 14 August 2026 (Friday).
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