On various social media platforms and other online platforms, news of a 23 September 2025 holiday in Pakistan has become viral. There is a lot of users posting that the federal government has proclaimed a nationwide public holiday on this date. The Government of Pakistan has not, however, issued any official notice to the effect of such a holiday.
The holiday on 23 September 2025 is however officially celebrated in Saudi Arabia as Saudi National Day. It marks the merger of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932 under King Abdulaziz. The day is celebrated in Saudi Arabia as a part of its culture, through activities, in the country and globally. It is known as an official public holiday in the Kingdom since 2005.
23 September 2025 Holiday in Pakistan: Official Status
In Pakistan, the official calendar of public holidays does not include 23 September 2025 holiday in Pakistan. The list of gazetted holidays released by the federal government earlier this year covers national, religious, and cultural observances, but there is no mention of September 23. This confirms that the date will be a normal working day across the country.
The potential 23 September 2025 holiday in Pakistan reason is the mix of the Saudi National Day. A significant number of Pakistanis monitor the happenings in Saudi Arabia because of the culture and religion. This interdependence of the news and the viral posts might have prompted individuals to believe that the holiday can also be applied in Pakistan.
Whereas Saudi Arabia will have 23 September 2025 holiday, the same will not be the case with Pakistan. The people are encouraged to trust the Government of Pakistan official announcements rather than unverified reports on the internet.
