Planning ahead for 2026? Here is a complete list of public holidays in Pakistan for 2026 — the fixed national days plus the expected Islamic holidays. (Islamic holiday dates depend on moon sighting and the final official notification, so treat them as expected and confirm closer to the date.)
Fixed national public holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 5 February | Kashmir Solidarity Day |
| 23 March | Pakistan Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 14 August | Independence Day |
| 9 November | Iqbal Day |
| 25 December | Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas |
Expected Islamic holidays 2026 (subject to moon sighting)
| Approx. date | Occasion |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | Eid-ul-Fitr (3 days) |
| May 2026 | Eid-ul-Azha (3 days) |
| June–July 2026 | Ashura (9 & 10 Muharram) |
| August–September 2026 | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi-ul-Awwal) |
Why holiday planning helps
Knowing the calendar early helps with travel, business scheduling and family plans — and long weekends around national days are popular for short trips. Government offices, banks and schools generally observe these holidays; private businesses may vary.
A note for property buyers
Government and society offices close on public holidays, so plan any transfers, registries or document work around them. If you are visiting from abroad, aligning your trip with working days (not back-to-back holidays) makes paperwork far smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Pakistan in 2026?
There are several fixed national holidays plus multiple Islamic holidays (Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Ashura and Eid Milad-un-Nabi), with the Islamic dates confirmed by moon sighting.
Are Islamic holiday dates fixed?
No. They follow the lunar calendar and depend on moon sighting, so exact dates are confirmed by official notification close to the day.
Do banks and offices close on these holidays?
Government offices, banks and schools generally observe public holidays. Private businesses may set their own schedules.
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