| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Kashmir Solidarity Day | National |
| 2026-03-20 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-21 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | National |
| 2026-03-23 | Pakistan Day | National |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid al-Adha (estimated); Youm-e-Takbeer | National |
| 2026-05-29 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-24 | Ashura (estimated) | National |
| 2026-06-25 | Ashura (estimated) | National |
| 2026-08-14 | Independence Day | National |
| 2026-08-25 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) | National |
| 2026-11-09 | Iqbal Day | National |
| 2026-12-25 | Quaid-e-Azam Day | National |
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2026?
Pakistan has 15 public holidays in 2026: 15 national holidays. The dates run from 5 February 2026 to 25 December 2026, and no public holiday falls in January, April, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Pakistan's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Pakistan 2026
Pakistan's public holidays create 6 long weekends in 2026 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Fri 20 - Mon 23 March: Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (4-day weekend, Friday 20 March to Monday 23 March).
- Fri 1 - Sun 3 May: Labor Day (3-day weekend, Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May).
- Wed 27 - Sun 31 May: Eid al-Adha (estimated) (5-day weekend, Wednesday 27 May to Sunday 31 May).
- Fri 14 - Sun 16 August: Independence Day (3-day weekend, Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August).
- Sat 7 - Mon 9 November: Iqbal Day (3-day weekend, Saturday 7 November to Monday 9 November).
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 December: Quaid-e-Azam Day (3-day weekend, Friday 25 December to Sunday 27 December).
Observed and substitute holidays in Pakistan 2026
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2026 no public holiday in Pakistan is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Asia for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Pakistan: is your date a holiday in 2026?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Pakistan in 2026. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 5 February 2026 is Kashmir Solidarity Day, a public holiday in Pakistan.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Pakistan (2026)
Our Pakistan public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that ends Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and begins on the first day of Shawwal. It is a two or three day public holiday across much of the Muslim world. The date depends on the sighting of the new moon, so published calendars mark it as estimated until it is confirmed. Families gather for prayer, shared meals and charitable giving before the fast was broken each evening of Ramadan.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims who can afford it sacrifice an animal and share the meat with family, neighbours and the poor. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date moves about ten days earlier each year and is listed as estimated.
Ashura (estimated)
Ashura falls on the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed for different reasons across the Muslim world. For Shia Muslims it is the central commemoration of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali at Karbala, marked by mourning ceremonies. For many Sunni Muslims it is a day of voluntary fasting. It is a public holiday in several countries, and the date is published as estimated.
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the anniversary of a nation's formal separation from another state, or of the founding moment of its sovereignty. Because it commemorates a specific historical event, the date differs from country to country and the name often includes the year. Typical observances include flag raising, military parades, speeches by heads of state, and public concerts. It is frequently the most prominent national holiday on the calendar.