The list of public holidays for Pakistan in 2026 highlights of national, religious, and optional observances, giving citizens multiple opportunities to plan vacations, family time, and long weekends.
According to the holiday calendar, Kashmir Day will be observed on February 5 (Thursday), followed by Eid ul-Fitr, expected to fall on March 21 (Saturday), with additional holidays on March 22 (Sunday) and March 23 (Monday). Notably, Pakistan Day will also be marked on March 23, coinciding with Eid holidays.
Religious observances continue with Eid ul-Azha on May 27 (Wednesday) and May 28 (Thursday), the latter also marking Youm-e-Takbeer, commemorating Pakistan’s nuclear tests. Ashura will be observed on June 25 and 26 (Thursday and Friday).
Among major national days, Labour Day falls on May 1 (Friday), Independence Day on August 14 (Friday), and Iqbal Day on November 9 (Monday). Milad un-Nabi is scheduled for August 25 (Tuesday).
The year ends with Christmas Day and Quaid-e-Azam Day on December 25 (Friday), followed by the Day after Christmas on December 26 (Saturday). Some holidays, such as Easter Monday and Christmas-related observances, are marked with an asterisk, indicating limited or optional observance.
