The Government of Pakistan has officially released the public and optional holidays for 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat (Cabinet Division).
The announcement covers national, religious, and minority-specific holidays, including dates for banks and government offices.
Islamic festival dates are subject to the sighting of the moon.
Major Public Holidays in 2026
The official notification lists the following key holidays for 2026:
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Kashmir Day: February 5 (Thursday)
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Pakistan Day: March 23 (Monday)
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Eid-ul-Fitr: March 21–23 (Saturday–Monday)
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Labour Day: May 1 (Friday)
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Youm-e-Takbeer: May 28 (Thursday)
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Eid-ul-Azha: May 27–29 (Wednesday–Friday)
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Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram): June 24–25 (Wednesday–Thursday)
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Independence Day: August 14 (Friday)
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Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awwal): August 25 (Tuesday)
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Allama Iqbal Day: November 9 (Monday)
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Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas: December 25 (Friday)
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Day After Christmas (For Christians only): December 26 (Saturday)
Optional Holidays
In addition to public holidays, the government has also designated optional holidays for 2026, allowing employees to observe days according to their religious beliefs.
