Govt Announces Public Holidays for 2024

The first holiday of the year will be on February 5 on the occasion of Kashmir Day

The Federal Cabinet Division has published the official list of public holidays for 2024, along with a detailed calendar for numerous celebrations and events.

This list includes both national and religious events, providing businesses and the general public with information about impending important days.

The announcement states that the first public holiday of the year will be observed on February 5 in honor of Kashmir Day and on March 23 in honor of Pakistan Day.

The dates of the Eidul Fitr holidays, which mark the end of Ramadan, are April 10, 11, and 12. May 1st is Labor Day. Then, from June 17 to 19, there will be holidays for Eidul Azha.

Muharram holidays for Ashura are set for July 16 and 17, Independence Day on August 14, and Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) on September 16.

Iqbal Day on November 9, and Quaid-e-Azam’s Birthday on December 25 will conclude the schedule for the year. Shab-e-Meraj on February 7 and Shab-e-Barat on February 25 are designated optional holidays for those observing Islamic traditions.

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For non-Muslims, there will also be optional holidays for Basant Panchami on February 14, Shivratri on March 8, Holi on March 24, Dulahandi on March 25, Good Friday on March 29, Easter holidays from March 31 to April 1, Baisakhi on April 13, Eid-ul-Rizwan for the Baha’i community on April 21, Buddhist Purnima on March 23, and Nowruz, the Parsi New Year, on August 15.

Additionally, bank holidays have been designated, with January 1 marking the first bank holiday of the year. January 1 is also listed as an optional New Year holiday.

This detailed holiday schedule aims to facilitate planning for individuals, businesses, and government entities, ensuring awareness of significant dates throughout the year.