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Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2026


Date Holiday Name
2026-02-05 Kashmir Solidarity Day
2026-03-20 Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
2026-03-21 Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
2026-03-22 Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
2026-03-23 Pakistan Day
2026-05-01 Labor Day
2026-05-27 Eid al-Adha (estimated)
2026-05-28 Eid al-Adha (estimated); Youm-e-Takbeer
2026-05-29 Eid al-Adha (estimated)
2026-06-24 Ashura (estimated)
2026-06-25 Ashura (estimated)
2026-08-14 Independence Day
2026-08-25 Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
2026-11-09 Iqbal Day
2026-12-25 Quaid-e-Azam Day

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Introduction

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.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Introduction

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.

Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Introduction

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 Introduction

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) Introduction

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.

Holiday observance can vary by region and employer. Confirm critical dates with the relevant authority.