ISLAMABAD: Pakistan commemorates February 5 each year as Kashmir Solidarity Day to express support with the Kashmiris, living in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) under the shadow of occupying forces.
Every year, the nation observes a public holiday on February 5 with national zeal and zest to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir for their struggle for freedom from India.
On the day, conferences, demonstrations, and events related to the day were staged across the country and worldwide shedding light on the atrocities committed by Indian troops to sabotage the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination.
The federal government has not yet officially notified the public holiday for the occasion, however, the circular issued by the cabinet division for annual holidays in 2025 includes February 5.
The notification issued last year notified that 12 public holidays and 22 optional holidays will be observed in 2025.
Among the key holidays for 2025 are 5th February (Kashmir Day), 23rd March (Pakistan Day), Eid al-Fitr, Easter (for minorities), 1st May (Labour Day), Eid al-Adha, Ashura (10th Muharram), Independence Day, Mawlid al-Nabi (Eid Milad-un-Nabi), Quaid-e-Azam Day, and Christmas Day.
