Public holidays
Pakistan public holidays 2026 and 2027
Every public holiday in Pakistan for 2026 and 2027, with expected dates for Eid and the other Islamic holidays.
Next public holiday in Pakistan
Iqbal Day
9 November 2026 · Monday
In 14 days
After that
Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas
25 December 2026
Kashmir Solidarity Day
5 February 2027
Eid ul-Fitr
10–12 March 2027 · expected
In short
Pakistan has 11 public holidays in 2027, 16 days off in all. Most fall on the same date every year. Islamic holidays follow the moon, and the Cabinet Division confirms them a few days before.
Updated
- Days off
- 16 in 2027, 14 in 2026
- Weekend
- Sunday, and Saturday for most offices
- Announced by
- The Cabinet Division
- Islamic dates
- Expected until the moon is sighted
- Built into
- Leagrow HR
Pakistan public holidays 2027.
Islamic holiday dates are expected until the moon is sighted, and can move by a day or two.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 FebruaryFriday · Fixed date | Friday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid ul-Fitr | 10–12 MarchWed–Fri · Expected | Wed–Fri | 3 | Expected |
| Pakistan Day | 23 MarchTuesday · Fixed date | Tuesday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Labour Day | 1 MaySaturday · Fixed date | Saturday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid ul-Adha | 16–18 MaySun–Tue · Expected | Sun–Tue | 3 | Expected |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | 28 MayFriday · Fixed date | Friday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram) | 14–15 JuneMon–Tue · Expected | Mon–Tue | 2 | Expected |
| Independence Day | 14 AugustSaturday · Fixed date | Saturday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | 15 AugustSunday · Expected | Sunday | 1 | Expected |
| Iqbal Day | 9 NovemberTuesday · Fixed date | Tuesday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas | 25 DecemberSaturday · Fixed date | Saturday | 1 | Fixed date |
Checked . We update this page when the Cabinet Division announces each holiday. For official notices, see the Cabinet Division.
Pakistan public holidays 2026.
The dates the Cabinet Division announced for 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Days off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | 5 FebruaryThursday · Fixed date | Thursday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid ul-Fitr | 20–21 MarchFri–Sat · Announced | Fri–Sat | 2 | Announced |
| Pakistan Day | 23 MarchMonday · Fixed date | Monday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Labour Day | 1 MayFriday · Fixed date | Friday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid ul-Adha | 26–28 MayTue–Thu · Announced | Tue–Thu | 3 | Announced |
| Youm-e-TakbeerSame day as an Eid holiday | 28 MayThursday · Fixed date | Thursday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram) | 25–26 JuneThu–Fri · Announced | Thu–Fri | 2 | Announced |
| Independence Day | 14 AugustFriday · Fixed date | Friday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | 26 AugustWednesday · Announced | Wednesday | 1 | Announced |
| Iqbal Day | 9 NovemberMonday · Fixed date | Monday | 1 | Fixed date |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas | 25 DecemberFriday · Fixed date | Friday | 1 | Fixed date |
How public holidays work in Pakistan.
Set by the Cabinet Division
The federal government publishes the year's public holidays in January. It confirms each Islamic holiday in a notification closer to the day.
Islamic holidays follow the moon
Eid, Ashura and Eid Milad-un-Nabi depend on the moon. The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee sights it, so these dates can move by a day.
Five-day and six-day weeks
Each federal holiday notification covers offices on both five-day and six-day weeks. Banks follow the State Bank's own list of bank holidays.
Provinces and optional holidays
Provinces sometimes add local holidays. The yearly list also has optional holidays for some communities, like 26 December for Christians.
Set your holidays once in Leagrow HR.
Leagrow HR comes with these public holidays ready to use, so attendance and payroll know which days are off. Free for up to 10 people.
- Ready-made public holiday lists for Pakistan and the UAE
- A holiday list for each office or location
- Work schedules with any weekend, like Friday and Saturday
- Attendance and payroll count holidays as days off
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Questions, answered.
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2027?
11 public holidays, which add up to 16 days off. 4 of them are Islamic holidays whose dates are expected until the Cabinet Division confirms them.
When is Eid ul-Fitr 2027 in Pakistan?
Eid ul-Fitr is expected on 10–12 March 2027 (3 days off). The date depends on the moon, so it can move by a day. We update this page when the Cabinet Division announces it.
When is Eid ul-Adha 2027 in Pakistan?
Eid ul-Adha is expected on 16–18 May 2027 (3 days off). Like every Islamic holiday, it's confirmed a few days before, once the moon is sighted.
Who announces public holidays in Pakistan?
The Cabinet Division. It publishes the year's list in January, then a notification for each Islamic holiday once the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has sighted the moon.
Is Youm-e-Takbeer a public holiday?
Yes. Youm-e-Takbeer, on 28 May, is a public holiday across Pakistan. In 2026 it fell on the same day as an Eid ul-Adha holiday.
Can Leagrow add these holidays to our HR system?
Yes. Leagrow HR comes with ready-made public holiday lists for Pakistan and the UAE, and you can keep a list for each location. Attendance and payroll treat those days as holidays. It's free for up to 10 people.
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