Holidays in Pakistan
The holidays in Pakistan are divided into national holidays that are celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar and religious holidays that are calculated according to the Hijri calendar.
| Public holiday (German / English name) | Holiday (local name) | Date ( Gregorian Calendar ) |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Solidarity with Kashmir Kashmir Solidarity Day |
یوم یکجحتی کشمیر Youm-e-Yekjehty-e-Kashmir |
February 5th |
|
Republic Day Republic Day |
یوم پاکستان Youm-e-Pakistan |
March 23 |
|
Labor Day Labor Day (May Day) |
یوم مزدور Youm-e-Mazdoor |
1st of May |
| National Day of Minorities National Minorities Day |
August 11th | |
| Armed Forces Day Defense Day |
یوم دفاع Youm-e-Difa |
September 6th |
|
Independence Day Independence Day |
یوم آزادی Youm-e-Azadi |
August 14th |
| Anniversary of the death of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam |
یومِ وفات قائداعظم Quaid-e-Azam ki Youm-e-Wafaat |
September 11 |
| Birthday of Muhammad Iqbal Iqbal Day |
یوم اقبال Youm-e-Iqbal |
November 9th |
| Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam |
یوم ولادت قائداعظم Youm-e-Quaid |
25 December |
| Holiday (local name) | Date ( Hijri Calendar) |
|---|---|
| عاشوراء Ashura |
9/10 Muharram |
| عيد ميلاد النبی Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi |
12. Rabīʿ al-awwal |
| Youm-e-Shahdat e Ali | 21st Ramadan |
| عيد الفطر Eid ul Fitr |
1. Shawwal |
| عید الاضحٰی Eid ul Adha |
10. Dhu l-hijjah |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Government of Pakistan: August 11th day to reaffirm commitment to promotion of interfaith harmony: Zardari ( English ) Archived from the original on May 12, 2013. Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
