ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has released the complete schedule of public holidays for the year 2026.
According to the details, national, religious and bank holidays will be included across the country, citizens and employees can now plan their holidays in the new year.
According to the information, there will be about 17 public holidays this year, including important occasions such as Kashmir Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Pakistan Day, Labor Day, Eid-ul-Adha, Independence Day, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace be upon him), Iqbal Day, Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.
Summary of important holidays:
February 5 (Thursday) – Kashmir Day
March 21 to 23 (Saturday to Monday) – Eid-ul-Fitr
March 23 (Monday) – Pakistan Day
May 1 (Friday) – Labor Day
May 27 to 28 – Eid-ul-Adha
May 28 (Thursday) – Day of Takbeer
June 25 to 26 – Ashura
August 14 (Friday) – Independence Day
August 25 (Tuesday) – Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)
November 9 (Monday) – Day of Iqbal
December 25 (Friday) – Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas
December 26 (Saturday) – Holiday after Christmas (only for Christian employees)
According to experts, since some religious holidays depend on the sighting of the moon, minor changes in dates can be expected. Citizens and offices have been advised to finalize their holiday planning after the final official notification.
