Pakistan public holidays 2026
In 2026, Pakistan has 11 public holidays – 11 of them fall on a weekday. With long weekends and all dates to print.
Public holidays Pakistan 2026
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | Thursday | Kashmir Day | nationwide |
| 03/20/2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | nationwide |
| 03/23/2026 | Monday | Pakistan Day | nationwide |
| 05/01/2026 | Friday | Labour DayInternational Workers’ Day, celebrating the labour movement. | nationwide |
| 05/27/2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | nationwide |
| 05/28/2026 | Thursday | Youm-e-Takbeer | nationwide |
| 06/24/2026 | Wednesday | Ashura | nationwide |
| 08/14/2026 | Friday | Independence DayThe country’s Independence Day. | nationwide |
| 08/25/2026 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | nationwide |
| 11/09/2026 | Monday | Iqbal Day | nationwide |
| 12/25/2026 | Friday | Quaid-e-Azam Day | nationwide |
Long weekends 2026: more days off with less leave
Make the most of your vacation days in Pakistan in 2026 – leave days needed and consecutive days off:
| Period | Holiday | Leave days | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05 – 02/08/2026 | Kashmir Day | 1 | 4 |
| 03/14 – 03/23/2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | 4 | 10 |
| 04/25 – 05/03/2026 | Labour Day | 4 | 9 |
| 05/27 – 05/31/2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | 1 | 5 |
| 06/20 – 06/24/2026 | Ashura | 2 | 5 |
| 08/08 – 08/16/2026 | Independence Day | 4 | 9 |
| 08/22 – 08/25/2026 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | 1 | 4 |
| 11/07 – 11/15/2026 | Iqbal Day | 4 | 9 |
| 12/19 – 12/27/2026 | Quaid-e-Azam Day | 4 | 9 |
Pakistan 2026 in numbers
- Public holidays
- 11
- on weekdays
- 11
- on weekends
- 0
- Weekday holidays 2025
- 8
- Working days (Pakistan)
- 250
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2026?
Pakistan has 11 public holidays in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Pakistan?
The first public holiday of 2026 in Pakistan is Kashmir Day on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
When are the best long weekends in Pakistan in 2026?
We found 9 worthwhile long weekends. The best value is May 27, 2026 – May 31, 2026.
Are there more weekday holidays in 2026 than in 2025?
In 2026, 11 holidays fall on a weekday, compared with 8 in 2025.
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