- Eid-ul-Fitr: The first day of Shawwal, the month that follows Ramadan. It is a day of feasting and is often marked by special prayers and celebrations.
- Eid-ul-Adha: The 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the month that follows the Hajj pilgrimage. It is a day of feasting and is often marked by special prayers and celebrations.
- Ashura: The 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Mawlid-un-Nabi: The Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. It is celebrated on the 12th day of Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.
- Pakistan Day: marks the anniversary of the Pakistan Resolution, which was passed on March 23, 1940. It is celebrated on March 23rd each
The following table lists all the religious and national holidays in Pakistan for 2023.
Date | Day | Holiday |
5 Feb | Sun | Kashmir Day |
23 Mar | Thu | Pakistan Day |
22 Apr | Sat | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 1) |
23 Apr | Sun | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 2) |
1 May | Mon | Labour Day |
29 Jun | Thu | Eid ul-Azha (Day 1) |
30 Jun | Fri | Eid ul-Azha (Day 2) |
28 Jul | Fri | Ashura |
29 July | Sat | Ashura |
14 Aug | Mon | Independence Day |
28 Sep | Thu | Eid Milad un-Nabi |
9 Nov | Thu | Iqbal Day |
25 Dec | Mon | Quaid-e-Azam Day |