Pakistan is a diverse country that celebrates a variety of public holidays, blending national pride with religious devotion. If you’re planning your year ahead, this guide to Pakistan public holidays 2025 will keep you informed about all significant events and observances.
National Holidays in Pakistan: Public Holidays 2025
Here are the national holidays observed in Pakistan:
- Kashmir Day (February 5, Wednesday): Solidarity with Kashmiris is highlighted on this day.
- Pakistan Day (March 23, Sunday): Commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940.
- Labour Day (May 1, Thursday): Celebrates workers’ contributions.
- Independence Day (August 14, Thursday): Marks the birth of Pakistan in 1947.
- Iqbal Day (November 9, Sunday): Honors Allama Iqbal, the thinker behind Pakistan’s creation.
- Quaid-e-Azam Day (December 25, Thursday): Celebrates the birthday of Pakistan’s founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Islamic Religious Holidays in Pakistan Public Holidays 2025
Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar, so dates might vary:
- Eid-ul-Fitr (Expected March 31, Monday): Marks the end of Ramadan.
- Eid-ul-Adha (Expected June 7, Saturday): Honors Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice.
- Ashura (July 5-6, Saturday-Sunday): Commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.
- Eid Milad-un-Nabi (September 5, Friday): Celebrates the Prophet Muhammad’s birth.
Other Observances in Pakistan Public Holidays 2025
- Christmas (December 25, Thursday): Celebrated by the Christian community.
- Day After Christmas (December 26, Friday): A Christian observance also known as Boxing Day.
Optional Holidays and Bank Holidays
In addition to the main holidays, optional holidays are available for minorities and specific communities:
- Holi (March 13, Thursday): A Hindu festival of colors.
- Diwali (October 20, Monday): Hindu festival of lights.
- Shab-e-Meraj (January 27, Monday): Observes the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey.
- New Year’s Day (January 1, Wednesday): A bank holiday.
- July Bank Holiday (July 1, Tuesday): Observed by banks.
Plan Ahead with Pakistan Public Holidays 2025
Knowing the Pakistan public holidays 2025 will help you plan vacations, celebrate with family, and observe cultural and religious events. Keep an eye out for official government notifications for exact dates, especially for Islamic holidays that rely on moon sightings.
