Public holiday calendar
Public holidays: Pakistan
Stored dates cover the current and following year. Each entry states national or regional scope and substitute dates; local exceptions are not exhaustively covered.
Public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Kashmir Day | National | |||
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | National | Multi-day closures; customs, port and banking operations slow down significantly. | ||
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | National | |||
| Mar 23, 2026 | Pakistan Day (also Eid al-Fitr, Day 3) | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | National | |||
| May 27, 2026 | Eid ul-Azha (Day 1) | National | Multi-day closures (27-29 May, five days incl. weekend); customs and port handling slow down significantly. | ||
| May 28, 2026 | Youm-e-Takbeer (also Eid ul-Azha, Day 2) | National | |||
| May 29, 2026 | Eid ul-Azha (Day 3) | National | |||
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ashura (9th Muharram) | National | Processions cause extensive road closures in cities; expect traffic disruption. | ||
| Jun 26, 2026 | Ashura (10th Muharram) | National | |||
| Aug 14, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Aug 25, 2026 | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) | National | |||
| Nov 9, 2026 | Allama Iqbal Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | National |
Kashmir Day
Feb 5, 2026
Eid al-Fitr (Day 1)
Mar 21, 2026
Multi-day closures; customs, port and banking operations slow down significantly.
Eid al-Fitr (Day 2)
Mar 22, 2026
Pakistan Day (also Eid al-Fitr, Day 3)
Mar 23, 2026
Labour Day
May 1, 2026
Eid ul-Azha (Day 1)
May 27, 2026
Multi-day closures (27-29 May, five days incl. weekend); customs and port handling slow down significantly.
Youm-e-Takbeer (also Eid ul-Azha, Day 2)
May 28, 2026
Eid ul-Azha (Day 3)
May 29, 2026
Ashura (9th Muharram)
Jun 25, 2026
Processions cause extensive road closures in cities; expect traffic disruption.
Ashura (10th Muharram)
Jun 26, 2026
Independence Day
Aug 14, 2026
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
Aug 25, 2026
Allama Iqbal Day
Nov 9, 2026
Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas
Dec 25, 2026
Sources: Cabinet Division Pakistan, Public Holidays 2026 · Cabinet Division Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha Notification 20.05.2026 · Cabinet Division Pakistan, Public Holidays 2026 / Eid-ul-Azha Notification 20.05.2026 · Cabinet Division Pakistan, Public Holidays 2026 (mondabhängig) · Jährlicher Fixtermin; Cabinet-Notifikation 2027 ausstehend
A public holiday does not establish a customs closure or driving ban. Confirm cut-off times, clearance and terminal or warehouse opening hours with the responsible operator.