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Flag of PakistanPakistan Holidays 2027: Public Holidays in Pakistan

Pakistan has 15 national public holidays in 2027. 11 of them fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. There are 5 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #33
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
5
Long weekends (3+ days)
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Regional holidays

Pakistan public holidays 2027 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
Kashmir Solidarity Day Next Kashmir Solidarity Day Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr Public holiday
Eid al-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr Public holiday
Pakistan Day Pakistan Day Public holiday
Weekend Labor Day Labour Day Public holiday
Weekend Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Youm-e-Takbeer Youm-e-Takbeer Public holiday
Ashura Ashura Public holiday
Ashura Ashura Public holiday
Weekend Independence Day Eid Milad-un-Nabi Public holiday
Weekend Prophet's Birthday Independence Day Public holiday
Iqbal Day Iqbal Day Public holiday
Weekend Quaid-e-Azam Day Quaid-e-Azam Day Public holiday

Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.

Pakistan holiday calendar 2027

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

January

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February 1

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March 4

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April

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May 5

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June 2

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July

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August 2

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September

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October

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November 1

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Long weekends in Pakistan 2027

5 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Fri 5 Feb – Sun 7 Feb

No leave needed

6days

Sat 6 Mar – Thu 11 Mar

Take off Mon 8 Mar

3days

Tue 9 Mar – Thu 11 Mar

No leave needed

4days

Sat 20 Mar – Tue 23 Mar

Take off Mon 22 Mar

4days

Sat 15 May – Tue 18 May

No leave needed

3days

Fri 28 May – Sun 30 May

No leave needed

4days

Sat 12 Jun – Tue 15 Jun

No leave needed

4days

Sat 6 Nov – Tue 9 Nov

Take off Mon 8 Nov

Pakistan vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2027

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Planning a trip to Pakistan?

On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in Pakistan

How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2027?

15 national public holidays. That ranks Pakistan #33 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2027.

How many long weekends are there in Pakistan in 2027?

5 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 3 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 8 Mar) for 6 days in a row from 6 March.

Which Pakistan public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

Labor Day (Sat 1 May), Eid al-Adha (Sun 16 May), Independence Day (Sat 14 Aug), Prophet's Birthday (Sat 14 Aug) and Quaid-e-Azam Day (Sat 25 Dec). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in Pakistan?

May, with 5 national holidays: Labor Day, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Adha and Youm-e-Takbeer.