Public Holidays in Pakistan (2025)

Pakistan observes over 10 nationwide public holidays annually, plus regional bank and optional holidays.

In this post, you’ll discover:

• Public Holidays
• Bank Holidays
• Optional Holidays
• Gazetted Holidays
• FAQs

Mawlid (Arabic: مولد) is an annual festival celebrating the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad on 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. Keeping in mind, it is a national holiday.

Public Holidays 2025

Public holidays are when everyone steps away from work and school to spend time with family and friends. Some religious holidays are based on the lunar cycle.

Here is the complete list of upcoming public holidays in Pakistan for 2025:

Here’s the link to click to add public holidays to your Android or Apple Phone’s calendar app.

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Bank Holidays 2025

During these holidays, banks are closed to the public but continue working on internal tasks to ensure operations run smoothly.

Here’s the link to click to add bank holidays to your Android or Apple Phone’s calendar app.

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Optional Holidays 2025

Optional holidays cater to diverse communities in Pakistan, allowing them to honour their unique religious and cultural events. However, they aren’t national holidays.

Here’s the link to click to add optional holidays to your Android or Apple Phone’s calendar app.

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Government Sector Employees

Government employees need to plan for optional holidays.

* Based on the Islamic Hijri calendar and subject to the appearance of the Moon.

A common query these days is:

Is September 6th a holiday in Pakistan?

To clarify, September 6th is not a public holiday in Pakistan.

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Gazetted Holidays

Here are the 11 gazetted holidays in Pakistan in 2025:

A statutory holiday is a public holiday established by local law. In Pakistan, holidays are celebrated for civil and religious purposes, based on the Islamic or local Pakistani calendars. 

Here are some examples of holidays in Pakistan:

• Eid: A religious holiday celebrated according to the Islamic calendar 

• Eid Milad-un-Nabi: A holiday that celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

• Ashura: A day that marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)

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Breaking Holiday News

Public Holiday Alert! The Government has officially announced a public holiday on 5th December across Pakistan.

Tomorrow Holiday Notification: All Govt offices will remain closed on May 28, 2025 (Wednesday), being a public holiday on the occasion of “Youm-e-Takbeer”, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.
Holiday Notification Today: Check this page regularly for instant updates on government notifications for Eid holidays in Pakistan 2025, local events, and emergency closures.

2025 Holidays Highlights

Holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day – 5th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Pakistan will remain closed on 23rd March 2025 (Pakistan Day – Sunday)
Iqbal Day as declared – 9th November 2025 (Sunday)
Saturday, November 09, 2024 – Observing the occasion of Allama Iqbal

Other holidays:
Eid ul Fitr (30th, 31st March & 1st April 2025 – Sunday, Monday & Tuesday)
Labour Day (28th May 2025 – Thursday)
Youm-e-Takbeer (16th & 17th July 2025 – Wednesday)

According to the Government of Pakistan, government-declared holidays may be subject to change.

🔔 State Bank of Pakistan announces bank holidays for specific dates:
✔ Banks remain closed on Saturday, 1st March 2025 (for Zakat deduction)
✔ Closed on Saturday, November 09, 2025 – Observing public holiday

Karachi & Sindh Holiday Alerts

People in Karachi and Sindh should especially watch for local holiday notifications like:

• Sindh’s April 4 holiday for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary
• Potential city-wide closures during the monsoon or elections

Final Thoughts

Public holidays are more than just days off—they’re an integral part of our cultural and religious heritage. Whether you’re planning travel, events, or just marking your Eid holidays in Pakistan 2025, having a clear calendar makes everything easier.

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FAQs on Public Holidays in Pakistan

Q1: How many public holidays are there in Pakistan?
Pakistan usually has 14–16 public holidays each year, covering Islamic festivals and national days.

Q2: Is 6 September a holiday in Pakistan?
Yes, September 6 is Defence Day. It honours the armed forces, but is not always a nationwide holiday.

Q3: Why is 23 March a holiday in Pakistan?
March 23 is Pakistan Day, marking the 1940 Lahore Resolution. It is a national holiday with ceremonies and parades.

Q4: Is today off in Pakistan?
It depends. If today is an official public or bank holiday, schools and offices are closed. Otherwise, it’s a normal day.

Q5: How many holidays are there in Pakistan in 2025?
Around 15 holidays are expected in 2025. The final list depends on lunar dates and government notices.

Q6: How many public holidays are there worldwide?
It varies. Some countries have under 10, while others celebrate 20 or more. Pakistan falls in the middle.

Q7: Is Milad un Nabi a public holiday in Pakistan?
Yes. Eid Milad-un-Nabi is observed as a national holiday each year.

Q8: Is Chehlum a public holiday in Pakistan?
Yes. Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) is marked 40 days after Ashura and is a holiday.

Q9: Which country has the most public holidays?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar rank among the top, with more than 20 holidays each year.

Q10: What holiday is on 24 October in Pakistan?
It is Kashmir Day in AJK, celebrated as the region’s foundation day.

Q11: Is September 23, 2025, a holiday?
No, it is not listed as a public holiday.

Q12: Why is September 11 a holiday?
It marks the death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.