Pakistan will experience four public holidays that occur in a row in the middle of August 2025. These next breaks in Pakistan are the National, religious, and weekend holidays and begin on Thursday, August 14, until Sunday, August 17.
Upcoming Holidays in August 2025
- August 14, 2025 (Thursday) – Pakistan Independence Day
A public holiday across the country marking the anniversary of Pakistan’s independence. - August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Chehlum of Imam Hussain (R.A.)
An optional religious holiday observed nationwide, especially in major cities with processions and majalis. - August 16, 2025 (Saturday) – Weekend
Regular Saturday off across all government and private institutions. - August 17, 2025 (Sunday) – Weekend
Standard Sunday holiday, completing the four-day holiday stretch.
Chehlum 2025 according to the Islamic calendar is on the 20th of Safar which coincides with Friday, 15th August. Most provincial governments are likely to make this day an official announcement of the holidays as a local-official holiday.
These upcoming holidays in Pakistan 2025 would leave a long weekend to travel, to spend religious day, or family occasions. Offices of the government, banks and schools, and numerous businesses will be closed during this time.
