Pakistan Public Holidays 2025
Pakistan observes 11 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | Wednesday | Kashmir Day | Public |
| Mar 23 | Sunday | Pakistan Day | Public |
| Mar 30 | Sunday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Youm-e-Takbeer | Public |
| Jun 6 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 4 | Friday | Ashura | Public |
| Aug 14 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Sep 4 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 9 | Sunday | Iqbal Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Pakistan
Public holidays in Pakistan are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2025?
- Pakistan has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Pakistan?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Pakistan close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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