How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2026?
Pakistan has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Cabinet Division — Public and Optional Holidays 2026 (with revised Eid notifications).
Pakistan has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Cabinet Division — Public and Optional Holidays 2026 (with revised Eid notifications). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 20–23 March 2026.
15 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
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No holidays this month.
February
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- 5Kashmir Solidarity Day
March
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- 20Eid-ul-Fitr
- 21Eid-ul-Fitr
- 23Pakistan Day
April
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No holidays this month.
May
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- 1Labour Day
- 26Eid-ul-Azha
- 27Eid-ul-Azha
- 28Eid-ul-Azha
- 28Youm-e-Takbeer
June
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- 24Ashura (9th–10th Muharram)
- 25Ashura (9th–10th Muharram)
July
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No holidays this month.
August
Sun
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- 14Independence Day
- 25Eid Milad-un-Nabi
September
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No holidays this month.
October
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No holidays this month.
November
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- 9Iqbal Day
December
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- 25Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas Day
Long Weekends in Pakistan, 2026
Pakistan has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 20–23 March 2026, covering Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
20–23 March 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Fri20Eid-ul-FitrHoliday
- Sat21Eid-ul-FitrHoliday
- Sun22SundayHoliday
- Mon23Pakistan DayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
26–28 May 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Tue26Eid-ul-AzhaHoliday
- Wed27Eid-ul-AzhaHoliday
- Thu28Eid-ul-Azha / Youm-e-TakbeerHoliday
24–25 June 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Wed24Ashura (9th–10th Muharram)Holiday
- Thu25Ashura (9th–10th Muharram)Holiday
14–16 August 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri14Independence DayHoliday
- Sat15Saturday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
7–9 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat7Saturday
- Sun8SundayHoliday
- Mon9Iqbal DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Pakistan Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Pakistan has 15 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 5 February (Kashmir Solidarity Day) and the last on 25 December (Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 February 2026 | Thursday | Kashmir Solidarity Day | Holiday |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Holiday |
| 21 March 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Holiday |
| 23 March 2026 | Monday | Pakistan Day | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 26 May 2026 | Tuesday | Eid-ul-Azha | Holiday |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Azha | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Eid-ul-Azha | Holiday |
| 28 May 2026 | Thursday | Youm-e-Takbeer | Holiday |
| 24 June 2026 | Wednesday | Ashura (9th–10th Muharram) | Holiday |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Ashura (9th–10th Muharram) | Holiday |
| 14 August 2026 | Friday | Independence Day | Holiday |
| 25 August 2026 | Tuesday | Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Holiday |
| 9 November 2026 | Monday | Iqbal Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: Cabinet Division — Public and Optional Holidays 2026 (with revised Eid notifications) (Federal public holidays per the Cabinet Division notification, with the Eid blocks as revised after moon sighting (Eid-ul-Fitr 20–21 March; Eid-ul-Azha 26–28 May). Ashura dates follow the notification and remain subject to the Ruet-e-Hilal moon sighting, as does Eid Milad-un-Nabi. Bank holidays and the 23 optional holidays for minority communities are not included.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Federal public holidays per the Cabinet Division notification, with Eid blocks as revised after moon sighting. Ashura and Eid Milad-un-Nabi remain subject to the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's sighting. Bank holidays and the optional holidays for minority communities are not included.
Download Pakistan 2026 Holiday Data
The Pakistan 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Pakistan in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in Pakistan in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 20-23 March 2026, covering Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day.
What is the official source for the 2026 Pakistan holiday calendar?
The official source is Cabinet Division — Public and Optional Holidays 2026 (with revised Eid notifications) (Federal public holidays per the Cabinet Division notification, with the Eid blocks as revised after moon sighting (Eid-ul-Fitr 20–21 March; Eid-ul-Azha 26–28 May). Ashura dates follow the notification and remain subject to the Ruet-e-Hilal moon sighting, as does Eid Milad-un-Nabi. Bank holidays and the 23 optional holidays for minority communities are not included).
Can Pakistan's Islamic holiday dates change?
Yes. The Cabinet Division's January notification uses estimated dates, and the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee's moon sighting sets the final ones — in 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr was revised to 20–21 March and Eid-ul-Azha to 26–28 May. Ashura (notified for 24–25 June) and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (25 August) are likewise subject to sighting.
What are optional holidays in Pakistan?
Besides the public holidays, the federal notification lists around 23 optional holidays for religious minorities (such as Easter and 26 December for Christians, Holi and Diwali for Hindus). Muslim employees may take one optional holiday and non-Muslim employees up to three; these are not included in this calendar.