Public holidays in Pakistan, 2026
11 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Pakistan drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Iqbal Day on Monday 9 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 5 February | Kashmir Day | Thursday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 23 March | Pakistan Day | Monday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 28 May | Youm-e-Takbeer | Thursday |
| 24 June | Ashura | Wednesday |
| 14 August | Independence Day | Friday |
| 25 August | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Tuesday |
| 9 November | Iqbal Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2026?
11 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Pakistan?
Iqbal Day, on Monday 9 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.