Pakistan Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Pakistan public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Pakistan Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | Friday | Kashmir Day | National holiday; solidarity with Kashmir |
| Mar 15 | Monday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 1) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Mar 16 | Tuesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 2) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Mar 17 | Wednesday | Eid al-Fitr (Day 3) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Mar 23 | Tuesday | Pakistan Day | Commemorates the Lahore Resolution, 1940 |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day |
| May 22 | Saturday | Eid al-Adha (Day 1) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| May 23 | Sunday | Eid al-Adha (Day 2) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| May 24 | Monday | Eid al-Adha (Day 3) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Jul 4 | Sunday | Ashura (Day 1) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Jul 5 | Monday | Ashura (Day 2) | Islamic holiday; date approximate* |
| Aug 14 | Saturday | Independence Day | Pakistan Independence from British rule, 1947 |
| Sep 6 | Monday | Defence Day | Commemorates the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War |
| Nov 9 | Tuesday | Iqbal Day | Birthday of Allama Iqbal, national poet |
| Nov 17 | Wednesday | Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Islamic holiday; Prophet's birthday, date approximate* |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Jinnah Day | Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah; also Christmas Day |
* Islamic holiday dates are based on the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar and are subject to moon sighting confirmation by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Actual dates may differ by 1–2 days. Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Pakistan Public Holidays
Pakistan's public holiday system comprises two main categories: national gazetted holidays and Islamic holidays. National gazetted holidays are fixed-date observances established by the federal government and include occasions such as Kashmir Day (February 5), Pakistan Day (March 23), Labour Day (May 1), Independence Day (August 14), Defence Day (September 6), Iqbal Day (November 9), and Jinnah Day (December 25). These dates are consistent from year to year and reflect key moments in Pakistan's history and national identity. All government offices, banks, and most businesses close on these days.
Islamic holidays follow the Islamic lunar (Hijri) calendar, meaning their Gregorian calendar dates shift by approximately 10–11 days each year. The four main Islamic holidays observed as public holidays in Pakistan are Eid al-Fitr (three days marking the end of Ramadan), Eid al-Adha (three days marking the Feast of Sacrifice during Hajj), Ashura (two days commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husayn, observed on the 9th and 10th of Muharram), and Eid Milad-un-Nabi (the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, observed on the 12th of Rabi' al-Awwal). The exact dates of these Islamic holidays are officially announced by Pakistan's Ruet-e-Hilal Committee following moon sighting, so the dates listed here are approximate estimates based on astronomical calculations for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pakistan has 14 public holidays in 2027: 7 national/gazetted holidays (Kashmir Day, Pakistan Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, Defence Day, Iqbal Day, and Jinnah Day) plus 5 Islamic holidays (Eid al-Fitr over 3 days, Eid al-Adha over 3 days, Ashura over 2 days, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi). Islamic holiday dates are approximate and subject to moon sighting confirmation.
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Pakistan's Independence Day falls on August 14, 2027 (Saturday). It commemorates Pakistan's independence from British rule on 14 August 1947 and is one of the most widely celebrated national holidays in the country.
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