The federal government has officially announced the schedule for public holidays in 2025, designating 16 days throughout the year as national holidays across Pakistan.
The Cabinet Division issued a notification outlining important dates that encompass key cultural and religious events.
The Schedule of Public Holidays for Pakistan in 2025
| Date | Holiday | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Banking Holiday |
| February 5 | Kashmir Day | National Holiday |
| March 23 | Pakistan Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | National Holiday |
| May 28 | Yom-e-Takbeer | National Holiday |
| July 1 | Banking Holiday | Start of the Fiscal Year |
| August 14 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| TBD (Eid ul-Fitr) | Eid ul-Fitr | 3 Consecutive Public Holidays |
| TBD (Eid ul-Adha) | Eid ul-Adha | 3 Consecutive Public Holidays |
| TBD (Ashura) | Ashura | National Holiday |
| October 19 | Eid Milad-un-Nabi | National Holiday |
| November 9 | Iqbal Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Quaid-e-Azam Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Christmas Day (Observed) | Holiday for the Christian Community |
| 1st Day of Ramadan | First Day of Ramadan | Banking Holiday |
P.S: Kindly be aware that the dates for Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Adha, and Ashura are based on the lunar calendar and will be verified as the occasions draw nearer.
Religious observances such as Ashura and Eid Milad-un-Nabi will also see public holidays, along with Iqbal Day on November 9. The year will close with Quaid-e-Azam Day on December 25, celebrated as a public holiday, followed by an additional holiday on December 26 for the Christian community to celebrate Christmas.
