Pakistan will have about 16 public holidays in 2027 if the Islamic festivals get their usual number of days. The year opens with Kashmir Solidarity Day on Friday, February 5, 2027 and closes with Quaid-e-Azam Day, which is also Christmas, on Saturday, December 25, 2027. The dates of Eid, Ashura and Eid Milad-un-Nabi below are expected dates and can shift by a day with the moon.
The official list is notified by the Cabinet Division of the federal government, usually near the end of the previous year. Provinces sometimes add local holidays, and the government can announce extra days off at short notice, so treat this page as a planning guide and check the notification before you book anything that can’t move.
Pakistan public holidays 2027 at a glance
| Holiday | Date | Day | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Solidarity Day | February 5 | Friday | Fixed date |
| Eid ul Fitr (day 1) | March 10 | Wednesday | Expected, moon-dependent |
| Eid ul Fitr (day 2) | March 11 | Thursday | Expected |
| Eid ul Fitr (day 3) | March 12 | Friday | Expected |
| Pakistan Day | March 23 | Tuesday | Fixed date |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Saturday | Fixed date |
| Eid ul Adha (day 1) | May 17 | Monday | Expected, moon-dependent |
| Eid ul Adha (day 2) | May 18 | Tuesday | Expected |
| Eid ul Adha (day 3) | May 19 | Wednesday | Expected |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | May 28 | Friday | Holiday in recent years; check the notification |
| 9th Muharram | June 15 | Tuesday | Expected, moon-dependent |
| 10th Muharram (Ashura) | June 16 | Wednesday | Expected, moon-dependent |
| Independence Day | August 14 | Saturday | Fixed date |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12 Rabi ul Awwal) | August 15 | Sunday | Expected, moon-dependent |
| Iqbal Day | November 9 | Tuesday | Holiday in recent years; check the notification |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas | December 25 | Saturday | Fixed date |
Of these 16 days, 12 fall on a weekday (Monday to Friday) on current expectations. Offices that work a five-day week lose nothing extra when a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, as there is normally no replacement day off in Pakistan.
Fixed-date holidays
Seven holidays follow the Gregorian calendar and fall on the same date every year:
- 5 February, Kashmir Solidarity Day, a day of support for the people of Kashmir.
- 23 March, Pakistan Day, marking the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the first constitution of 1956.
- 1 May, Labour Day, the international workers’ day.
- 28 May, Youm-e-Takbeer, the anniversary of the 1998 nuclear tests. It has been a public holiday in recent years; check the notification.
- 14 August, Independence Day. In 2027 it is the 80th anniversary of independence.
- 9 November, Iqbal Day, the birthday of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. It has been a public holiday in recent years; check the notification.
- 25 December, Quaid-e-Azam Day, the birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, which is also Christmas Day.
Islamic holidays and the moon
Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha, 9th and 10th Muharram and Eid Milad-un-Nabi follow the Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the solar year. That is why these holidays come earlier every year. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces the start of each month after looking for the new moon, and the federal government then confirms the days off.
For both Eids, Pakistan has usually given three days off, sometimes more when the holiday sits next to a weekend. The number is announced each year, so the second and third days in the table are marked as expected. You can read more in how moon sighting decides Eid in Pakistan.
One detail worth spotting in 2027: Eid Milad-un-Nabi is expected on August 15, right next to Independence Day on August 14. If the moon goes the other way it could even fall on the same day.
Optional holidays
Besides the general list, the notification has usually included optional holidays for religious minorities, such as Easter, Holi and Diwali for Christian and Hindu employees, and some days for Shia and other communities. These apply only to members of those communities and are not days off for everyone.
Planning around the 2027 holidays
If you are planning leave, look at the clusters. Eid ul Fitr in March and Eid ul Adha in May are the two longest breaks, and both are popular times for family travel, so tickets go fast. Mid-August combines Independence Day with an expected Eid Milad-un-Nabi holiday.
You can see all of these on a printable calendar, count down to any of them on the Pakistan holidays page, or browse the 2027 holidays page for international dates too.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2027?
About 16 days on current expectations, counting three days for each Eid and two for Ashura. The final number depends on the Cabinet Division notification and the moon sighting.
Is Youm-e-Takbeer a public holiday?
It has been a public holiday in recent years, observed on 28 May. Check the current year’s Cabinet Division notification to confirm.
When is Eid ul Fitr 2027 in Pakistan?
It is expected on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, subject to the moon sighting. See the Eid ul Fitr countdown for the latest.
Do government offices close on Christmas in Pakistan?
Yes. 25 December is a public holiday as Quaid-e-Azam Day, so all government offices are closed. It is also Christmas Day.