Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is situated in South Asia. This region has shared numerous ancient cultures with the Indian subcontinent. Once home to ancient kingdoms governed by various dynasties and empires of different faiths and cultures, Pakistan has evolved into a country marked by significant ethnic and linguistic diversity. On August 14, 1947, Pakistan emerged as an independent nation from the British Indian Empire. It is the only country established specifically in the name of Islam and was officially recognized as an Islamic Republic in 1956.
In terms of holidays in Pakistan 2024, Pakistan observes various national and regional holidays, including Sindh holidays. For 2024, the public holidays in Pakistan, including those specific to Karachi and other regions, are scheduled throughout the year, reflecting the country’s rich cultural and religious heritage. Keeping track of upcoming holidays in Pakistan can help residents and visitors alike plan their activities around these national holidays.
National Holidays in Pakistan
| Date | Weekday | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st | Monday | New Year’s Day | Long weekend. |
| February 5th | Monday | Kashmir Solidarity Day | Long weekend. |
| February 7th | Wednesday | Muhammad’s Ascension to Heaven | Only in certain areas. |
| March 20th | Wednesday | March Equinox | |
| March 23rd | Saturday | Pakistan Day | |
| March 25th | Monday | Festival of Colors | Only in certain areas. Long weekend. |
| April 4th | Thursday | Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto | Only in certain areas. |
| April 10th | Wednesday | Festival of Breaking the Fast | |
| April 11th | Thursday | Day after the Festival of Breaking the Fast | |
| April 12th | Friday | Third Day of the Festival of Breaking the Fast | Long weekend. |
| May 1st | Wednesday | Labor Day | |
| May 12th | Sunday | Mother’s Day | |
| June 16th | Sunday | Father’s Day | |
| June 17th | Monday | Feast of the Sacrifice | Long weekend. |
| June 18th | Tuesday | Second Day of the Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| June 19th | Wednesday | Third Day of the Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| June 20th | Thursday | June Solstice | |
| July 1st | Monday | Bank Holiday | Long weekend. |
| July 16th | Tuesday | Ashura | |
| July 17th | Wednesday | Day after Ashura | |
| August 14th | Wednesday | Independence Day | |
| August 20th | Tuesday | Death Anniversary of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai | Only in certain areas. |
| September 17th | Tuesday | Birth of the Prophet | |
| September 22nd | Sunday | September Equinox | |
| November 9th | Saturday | Iqbal Day | |
| December 21st | Saturday | December Solstice | |
| December 24th | Tuesday | Christmas Eve | |
| December 25th | Wednesday | Quaid-e-Azam Day | |
| December 25th | Wednesday | Christmas Day | |
| December 25th | Wednesday | Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah | |
| December 31st | Tuesday | New Year’s Eve |
Public holidays (national, legal, government, civic, etc) are denoted in bold.
Holiday data for far-reaching years is subject to change due to laws and government decrees.
Long weekends are based on non-working days and not Saturday and Sunday explicitly.