Pakistan Public Holidays in 2026
Pakistan has a total of 52 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| January 1 Bank Holiday | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Shab e-Meraj | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| Basant Panchami | Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Shab e-Barat | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |
| Kashmir Day | Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
| Shivaratri | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
| Ramadan Start | Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Ramadan Bank Holiday | Thursday, February 19, 2026 |
| Dulhandi | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
| Holi | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22, 2026 |
| Pakistan Day | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Baisakhi | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| Ridván | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Buddha Purnima | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Youm-i-Takbeer | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Ashura | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| Ashura Holiday | Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
| July 1 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| Chelum | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday, August 14, 2026 |
| Nauroz | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Eid Milad un-Nabi | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 4, 2026 |
| Defence Day | Sunday, September 6, 2026 |
| Giarhwin Sharief | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Durga Puja | Monday, October 19, 2026 |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Birthday of Guru Balmik Sawami Ji | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Iqbal Day | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Diwali | Monday, November 9, 2026 |
| Guru Nanak's Birthday | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Day After Christmas (Christians only) | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |