Every year, Pakistan observes a variety of public holidays that honor its cultural, religious, and national identity. Whether you’re a professional planning your annual leave or a student marking days off, knowing these dates can help you stay organized. Here’s a detailed list of Pakistan’s public holidays for 2025 with their respective significance and tentative dates.
Public Holidays in Pakistan 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday/Event Name | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Celebrated worldwide to mark the start of the new year. |
| February 5, 2025 | Wednesday | Kashmir Solidarity Day | Supports Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination. |
| March 23, 2025 | Sunday | Pakistan Day (Resolution Day) | Commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940. |
| April 1, 2025 | Tuesday | Shab-e-Barat (Subject to moon) | Religious night of forgiveness and prayers. |
| April 10-12, 2025 | Thursday-Saturday | Eid ul-Fitr (Subject to moon) | Marks the end of Ramadan, a major Islamic festival. |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour Day | Honors the contributions of workers and laborers. |
| June 6-8, 2025 | Friday-Sunday | Eid ul-Adha (Subject to moon) | Celebrates the spirit of sacrifice in Islam. |
| July 28, 2025 | Monday | Ashura – 9th Muharram (Subject to moon) | Islamic day of mourning and reflection. |
| July 29, 2025 | Tuesday | Ashura – 10th Muharram (Subject to moon) | Marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. |
| August 14, 2025 | Thursday | Independence Day | Marks Pakistan’s independence from British rule in 1947. |
| September 22, 2025 | Monday | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Subject to moon) | Celebrates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). |
| November 9, 2025 | Sunday | Allama Iqbal Day | Honors poet-philosopher Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Quaid-e-Azam Day & Christmas | Celebrates the birth of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas. |
Notes:
- Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and the moon sighting, so dates may shift slightly.
- Public holidays are declared by the Government of Pakistan via official notification each year.
References:
- Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Pakistan Notifications
- Pakistan Meteorological Department (Moon Sighting Updates)
- National Holidays Calendar by the Ministry of Interior, Pakistan
- IslamicFinder: https://www.islamicfinder.org
- Pakistan Bureau of Statistics: https://www.pbs.gov.pk
Disclaimer: Dates are based on preliminary announcements and lunar calculations. Official public holiday notifications will be released by the Pakistani government.
