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Flag of PakistanPakistan Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in Pakistan

Pakistan has 16 national public holidays in 2029. All of them fall on a weekday. There are 6 long weekends and 6 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #30
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
6
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

Pakistan public holidays 2029 — 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
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Eid al-Adha Eid-ul-Adha Public holiday
Labor Day Labour Day Public holiday
Ashura Ashura Public holiday
Ashura Ashura Public holiday
Youm-e-Takbeer Youm-e-Takbeer Public holiday
Prophet's Birthday Eid Milad-un-Nabi Public holiday
Independence Day Independence Day Public holiday
Iqbal Day Iqbal Day Public holiday
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 2029

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

January

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February 4

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March 1

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April 3

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May 4

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June

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July 1

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August 1

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September

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October

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November 1

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December 1

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Long weekends in Pakistan 2029

6 long weekends come for free, and 6 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

3days

Sat 3 Feb – Mon 5 Feb

No leave needed

5days

Wed 14 Feb – Sun 18 Feb

No leave needed

3days

Fri 23 Mar – Sun 25 Mar

No leave needed

6days

Sat 21 Apr – Thu 26 Apr

Take off Mon 23 Apr

3days

Tue 24 Apr – Thu 26 Apr

No leave needed

4days

Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May

Take off Mon 30 Apr

5days

Sat 19 May – Wed 23 May

Take off Mon 21 May

3days

Sat 26 May – Mon 28 May

No leave needed

4days

Sat 21 Jul – Tue 24 Jul

Take off Mon 23 Jul

4days

Sat 11 Aug – Tue 14 Aug

Take off Mon 13 Aug

3days

Fri 9 Nov – Sun 11 Nov

No leave needed

4days

Sat 22 Dec – Tue 25 Dec

Take off Mon 24 Dec

Pakistan vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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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 2029?

16 national public holidays. That ranks Pakistan #30 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in Pakistan in 2029?

6 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 6 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 23 Apr) for 6 days in a row from 21 April.

Which month has the most public holidays in Pakistan?

May, with 4 national holidays: Labor Day, Ashura, Ashura and Youm-e-Takbeer.