{"country":"Pakistan","code":"pk","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/pk.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/pk","holidays":[{"date":"2026-02-05","name":"Kashmir Solidarity Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"5 February is observed to show Pakistan's support and unity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.","at_work":"Be careful: the topic is politically sensitive. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-03-20","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-03-21","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-03-23","name":"Pakistan Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"23 March commemorates the Lahore Resolution, which formally demanded an independent Muslim-majority state out of British India. The republic was also declared on this day in 1956.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Pakistan Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-05-26","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-05-27","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-05-28","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2026-06-25","name":"Ashura","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam, on the tenth of Muharram. For Shia Muslims it is a day of mourning, commemorating the death of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Sunni Muslims also regard the killing of Husayn as a tragic event, and Ashura also marks the parting of the Red Sea by Moses and the salvation of the Israelites. Observances differ between communities.","at_work":"Solemn, so \"Happy\" does not fit. Be respectful and keep it neutral.","what_to_say":"Wishing you peace on Ashura.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-06-26","name":"Ashura","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam, on the tenth of Muharram. For Shia Muslims it is a day of mourning, commemorating the death of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Sunni Muslims also regard the killing of Husayn as a tragic event, and Ashura also marks the parting of the Red Sea by Moses and the salvation of the Israelites. Observances differ between communities.","at_work":"Solemn, so \"Happy\" does not fit. Be respectful and keep it neutral.","what_to_say":"Wishing you peace on Ashura.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-08-14","name":"Independence Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National","about":"Marks 14 August 1947, when Pakistan became independent from British rule.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Independence Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-08-26","name":"Prophet's Birthday","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Mawlid is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, on 12 Rabi' al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar. It was first publicly celebrated by Gökböri, a deputy of Saladin, and the Ottomans declared it an official holiday. Celebrants recite religious poetry in praise of Muhammad.","at_work":"Respectful to mention. Not every colleague marks it in the same way.","what_to_say":"Wishing you a blessed Mawlid.","usual":{"days":"1 day","note":"The date follows the lunar calendar."}},{"date":"2026-11-09","name":"Iqbal Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"9 November is the birthday of Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Honouring Allama Iqbal today.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-12-25","name":"Quaid-e-Azam Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, remembrance","about":"25 December is the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. It is also Christmas Day.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Quaid-e-Azam Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-02-05","name":"Kashmir Solidarity Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, civic","about":"5 February is observed to show Pakistan's support and unity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir.","at_work":"Be careful: the topic is politically sensitive. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-03-10","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-03-11","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-03-12","name":"Eid al-Fitr","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Fitr, the \"festival of breaking the fast\", is the first of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the end of the month-long, dawn-to-dusk fasting of Ramadan. It begins with a communal prayer and is followed by visits to relatives, giving gifts and sharing meals.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. Its date follows the lunar calendar and shifts every year, so keep plans flexible. During Ramadan itself, colleagues who fast may prefer meetings earlier in the day and not over lunch.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"1–3 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-03-23","name":"Pakistan Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"23 March commemorates the Lahore Resolution, which formally demanded an independent Muslim-majority state out of British India. The republic was also declared on this day in 1956.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Pakistan Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-01","name":"Labor Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Civic","about":"International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a \"great international demonstration\" for the eight-hour day.","at_work":"Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-05-17","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-18","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-19","name":"Eid al-Adha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Eid al-Adha, the \"festival of the sacrifice\", is the second of the two main festivals in Islam. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month of the Islamic calendar. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son at God's command. The Eid prayer is held in the morning, followed by the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal, and celebrations carry on for the three following days.","at_work":"Very welcome to mention. As with Eid al-Fitr, the date follows the lunar calendar, so keep plans flexible.","what_to_say":"Happy Eid! Many people also say \"Eid Mubarak\", meaning \"blessed Eid\".","usual":{"days":"2–4 days","note":"The official break ranges from one day to several, depending on the country."}},{"date":"2027-05-28","name":"Youm-e-Takbeer","day_off":true,"kind":"National, historical","about":"28 May commemorates the Chagai-I and Chagai-II series of nuclear tests.","at_work":"Fine to mention with care. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2027-06-15","name":"Ashura","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Muslim)","about":"Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam, on the tenth of Muharram. For Shia Muslims it is a day of mourning, commemorating the death of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Sunni Muslims also regard the killing of Husayn as a tragic event, and Ashura also marks the parting of the Red Sea by Moses and the salvation of the Israelites. 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