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Is today a public holiday in Pakistan?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in Pakistan. The next public holiday is Iqbal Day on Monday 9 November 2026, in 23 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Karachi time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in Pakistan?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Pakistan.

Next public holiday in Pakistan

Iqbal Day on Monday 9 November 2026, in 23 days. The last one was Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) on 25 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in Pakistan

HolidayDateWhen
Iqbal DayMonday 9 November 2026in 23 days
Quaid-e-Azam DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
Kashmir DayFriday 5 February 2027in 111 days
End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Tuesday 9 March 2027in 143 days
Pakistan DayTuesday 23 March 2027in 157 days
Labour DaySaturday 1 May 2027in 196 days

Public holidays in Pakistan in 2026

Pakistan has 11 public holidays in 2026. None fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
5 February 2026ThursdayKashmir Day
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
23 March 2026MondayPakistan Day
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
28 May 2026ThursdayYoum-e-Takbeer
24 June 2026WednesdayAshura
14 August 2026FridayIndependence Day
25 August 2026TuesdayBirthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)
9 November 2026MondayIqbal Day
25 December 2026FridayQuaid-e-Azam Day

Long weekends in Pakistan in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Iqbal Day: Mon 9 NovemberQuaid-e-Azam Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in Pakistan in 2027

Pakistan has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is Kashmir Day on Friday 5 February 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in Pakistan

Is today a public holiday in Pakistan?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Pakistan, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in Pakistan?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Pakistan.

What is the next public holiday in Pakistan?

The next public holiday in Pakistan is Iqbal Day on Monday 9 November 2026, in 23 days.

How many public holidays does Pakistan have in 2026?

Pakistan has 11 public holidays in 2026. 0 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.

Does Pakistan move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Our data lists no substitute days for Pakistan in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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