2025 Holidays - Pakistan
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | Optional | All |
| Shab e-Meraj * | Monday | Jan. 27, 2025 | Optional | All |
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | Wednesday | Feb. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Start of Ramandan * | Saturday | March 1, 2025 | Bank Holiday | All |
| Holi * | Friday | March 14, 2025 | Optional | All |
| Pakistan Day | Sunday | March 23, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Fitr * | Monday | March 31, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Fitr Holiday * | Tuesday | April 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Fitr Holiday * | Wednesday | April 2, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | Wednesday | May 28, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Azha * | Saturday | June 7, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Azha Holiday * | Sunday | June 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid ul-Azha Holiday * | Monday | June 9, 2025 | National | All |
| July Bank Holiday | Tuesday | July 1, 2025 | Bank Holiday | All |
| Ashoora Holiday * | Saturday | July 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Ashoora * | Sunday | July 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Independence Day | Thursday | Aug. 14, 2025 | National | All |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi * | Friday | Sept. 5, 2025 | National | All |
| Iqbal Day | Sunday | Nov. 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Thursday | Dec. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Second Day of Christmas | Friday | Dec. 26, 2025 | Christians only | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
Pakistan workweek and weekend
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| Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Workday | Weekend | Weekend |
Public Holiday Observance Rules in Pakistan
1. Public (Gazetted) Holidays
- Official Recognition: These are officially recognized holidays during which government offices, educational institutions, and most businesses are closed. Examples include Pakistan Day (March 23), Independence Day (August 14), and religious festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Source
- Employee Entitlements: Employees are generally entitled to a day off with pay on public holidays. If required to work on these days, they are typically compensated with an alternative day off or additional pay, as per company policy or employment contracts.
2. Optional Holidays
- Definition: Optional holidays are those that employees can choose to observe based on their religious or cultural preferences. The government provides a list of such holidays annually. Source
- Entitlement: Muslim employees may avail one optional holiday per year, while non-Muslim employees can avail up to three optional holidays. Prior approval from the head of the respective organization is required to avail these holidays. Source
3. Holidays Falling on Weekends
- General Policy: If a public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), it is typically observed on that day without an additional day off during the workweek. For instance, if Pakistan Day (March 23) falls on a Sunday, it is observed on that Sunday, and no extra day off is provided.
- Exceptions: In certain cases, the government may declare a substitute holiday during the workweek, but this is not a standard practice and is usually announced through official notifications.
4. Observance by Sectors
- Public Sector: Government offices and public institutions strictly observe the official holiday calendar as announced by the Cabinet Division.
- Private Sector: Private companies may have varying policies regarding holiday observance. While many align with the official calendar, some may offer additional holidays or substitute days off, depending on company policy and employment agreements.
5. Notification of Holidays
- Annual Announcement: The Cabinet Division issues an annual notification detailing the public and optional holidays for the year. This notification is accessible to the public and provides guidance on the observance of holidays. Source