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2026 Pakistan Holidays

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

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Insight summary

2026, Pakistan has 50 holidays in total, including 50 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 8 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 50 | Avg: 4.2

The busiest month is Mar with 8 holidays.

The least active month is Jul with 1 holidays.

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