Upcoming public holidays in Pakistan

After a three-day Eid-ul-Fitr break in 2025, people in Pakistan have returned to work. Schools and colleges are now open, though student attendance remains low, with full attendance anticipated from April 7.

Starting with May, two significant holidays are scheduled. The first is Labour Day on May 1, followed by Youm-e-Takbeer on May 28. Youm-e-Takbeer is an important day for Pakistan as it marks the anniversary of the country’s nuclear tests conducted on May 28, 1998. This made Pakistan the seventh nation in the world and the first Muslim-majority country to possess nuclear weapons.

In June, one of the most celebrated Islamic festivals, Eid-ul-Azha, will take place from June 7 to 9. This festival falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijja and is an important occasion for Muslims, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command.

Moving to August, Pakistan will observe Independence Day on August 14, celebrating the country’s independence from British rule in 1947. September brings another major holiday with Eid Milad-un-Nabi on September 5, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a day of joy and prayers for Muslims worldwide.

Finally, the year will end with Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas Day on December 25. This day honors the birth of Pakistan’s founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and is also observed as Christmas by the Christian community in Pakistan.

These dates reflect the government’s commitment to recognizing both national and religious holidays, ensuring everyone can celebrate and commemorate significant moments in the country’s history and faith.