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2026 Pakistan Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Pakistan, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

50

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

8 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

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About Pakistan holidays in 2026

In 2026, Pakistan observes a diverse range of holidays, reflecting its rich cultural and religious tapestry. The year includes significant Islamic observances such as Shab e-Meraj, Shab e-Barat, Ramadan Start, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Ashura. National days like Kashmir Day, Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and Defence Day are also prominent. Additionally, the calendar features holidays from various religious communities, including Basant Panchami, Shivaratri, Holi, Dulhandi, Khordad Sal, Good Friday, Easter, Baisakhi, Ridván, Buddha Purnima, Nauroz, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Giarhwin Sharief, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji, Diwali/Deepavali, Iqbal Day, Guru Nanak's Birthday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Quaid-e-Azam Day. Several holidays are observed over multiple days, such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Ashura.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 16, 2026FridayShab e-Meraj
January 23, 2026FridayBasant Panchami
February 3, 2026TuesdayShab e-Barat
February 5, 2026ThursdayKashmir Day
February 15, 2026SundayShivaratri
February 19, 2026ThursdayRamadan Start
March 4, 2026WednesdayHoli
March 5, 2026ThursdayDulhandi
March 20, 2026FridayEid-ul-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
March 21, 2026SaturdayEid-ul-Fitr Holiday
March 22, 2026SundayEid-ul-Fitr Holiday
March 23, 2026MondayPakistan Day
March 26, 2026ThursdayBirthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal)
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 14, 2026TuesdayBaisakhi
April 21, 2026TuesdayRidván
May 1, 2026FridayBuddha Purnima
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
May 28, 2026ThursdayEid al-Adha Holiday
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
June 25, 2026ThursdayAshura
June 26, 2026FridayAshura Holiday
July 1, 2026WednesdayJuly 1 Bank Holiday
August 4, 2026TuesdayChelum
August 14, 2026FridayIndependence Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayNauroz
August 25, 2026TuesdayEid Milad un-Nabi
August 28, 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan
September 4, 2026FridayJanmashtami
September 6, 2026SundayDefence Day
September 12, 2026SaturdayGanesh Chaturthi
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
September 24, 2026ThursdayGiarhwin Sharief
October 19, 2026MondayDurga Puja
October 20, 2026TuesdayDussehra
October 26, 2026MondayBirthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji
November 8, 2026SundayDiwali/Deepavali
November 9, 2026MondayIqbal Day
November 24, 2026TuesdayGuru Nanak's Birthday
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas Eve
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 25, 2026FridayQuaid-e-Azam Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayDay After Christmas (Christians only)
December 31, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Eve

Planning around Pakistan holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are based on lunar calendars and may have tentative dates.
  • Several observances are specific to religious or cultural groups.
  • Some holidays are observed over consecutive days.
  • Check the selected year for the most accurate holiday information.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The year begins with a steady stream of holidays in January and February, including significant Islamic observances. March is particularly busy, with a cluster of religious and national holidays, including Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day.

The middle of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with holidays spread across April, May, and June, including Easter-related observances, Labour Day, and Eid al-Adha. July is notably quiet with only one holiday.

The latter half of the year features a mix of national celebrations like Independence Day and Defence Day, alongside numerous religious festivals from various faiths, culminating in a concentrated period of holidays in December.

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