Pakistan Public Holiday Calendar 2026-2027
Planning travel, organizing school schedules, or setting up corporate timelines in Pakistan requires a precise understanding of national and gazetted holidays. Below is the comprehensive calendar of Pakistan’s public holidays:
| Holiday Name | Date | Historical Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | February 5 | National support for Kashmir self-determination. |
| Pakistan Day | March 23 | Lahore Resolution (1940) and constitutional adoption. |
| Independence Day | August 14 | Celebration of independence from British Rule (1947). |
| Defence Day | September 6 | Honoring soldiers during the Indo-Pak conflict of 1965. |
| Iqbal Day | November 9 | Birthday of the national poet Dr. Muhammad Iqbal. |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | December 25 | Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. |
What are the major public holidays in Pakistan?
The major national holidays in Pakistan include Independence Day (14 August), Pakistan Day (23 March), Defence Day (6 September), Iqbal Day (9 November), and Quaid-e-Azam Day (25 December). In addition, religious holidays such as Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha are declared depending on the lunar sighting announcements by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
How do public holidays affect schools and banks in Pakistan?
All academic institutions, commercial banks, and government offices are closed on gazetted national holidays. For banking transactions, digital terminals remain online, but over-the-counter services are suspended during these departures from normal schedules.
