Public holidays in Pakistan 2026 and 2027
Pakistan has 15 public holidays in 2027. Every national holiday for 2026 and 2027 is listed below with its date and day of the week.
Public holidays in Pakistan 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 5, 2026 | Kashmir Solidarity Day |
| Fri, Mar 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Sat, Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Sun, Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Mon, Mar 23, 2026 | Pakistan Day |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Wed, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) · Youm-e-Takbeer |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | Ashura (estimated) |
| Thu, Jun 25, 2026 | Ashura (estimated) |
| Fri, Aug 14, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Tue, Aug 25, 2026 | Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Iqbal Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Quaid-e-Azam Day |
Public holidays in Pakistan 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Kashmir Solidarity Day |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 | Pakistan Day |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labor Day |
| Sun, May 16, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Eid al-Adha (estimated) |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | Youm-e-Takbeer |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | Ashura (estimated) |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 | Ashura (estimated) |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 | Independence Day · Prophet's Birthday (estimated) |
| Tue, Nov 9, 2027 | Iqbal Day |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Quaid-e-Azam Day |
Dates marked estimated depend on the sighting of the moon and may move by a day. Holiday data from the open-source holidays project.
Seasons in Pakistan
Pakistan is in the Northern Hemisphere, so its seasons follow the usual northern calendar.
| Season | Months (meteorological) | Astronomical start |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March, April, May | March 20, 2027 (equinox) |
| Summer | June, July, August | June 21, 2027 (solstice) |
| Fall (autumn) | September, October, November | September 23, 2027 (equinox) |
| Winter | December, January, February | December 21, 2026 (solstice) |
See the equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice pages for exact times.
Questions people ask
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2027?
15 days in 2027 are public holidays in Pakistan, counting days that are moved or observed on another date.
What is the next public holiday in Pakistan?
The next one is shown at the top of this page and updates every day. The full lists for 2026 and 2027 are below.
Are these holidays the same everywhere in Pakistan?
These are the national public holidays. Some states, provinces or regions add their own days, and banks or schools may follow a slightly different list.
Why do some dates say estimated?
Islamic holidays follow the moon and are confirmed by sighting the new crescent, so the exact day can shift by one. The estimated date is the most likely one.
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