Pakistan
Holidays & National Observances – 2025 Super-Deep Encyclopedia (One-Page
Edition)
Pakistan’s
annual holiday calendar reflects its Islamic foundations, rich national
identity, and deep historical roots. The events below include religious
festivals, national commemorations, and public holidays, each carrying
cultural, spiritual, and patriotic significance.
This one-page encyclopedia provides super-deep explanations of every holiday
listed in your dataset.
✅ JANUARY
(No
holidays or observances in your dataset for January.)
✅ FEBRUARY
Kashmir
Solidarity Day – یوم یکجہتی کشمیر
(National Holiday)
Date: 5
February
Kashmir Day
is a national holiday observed to express Pakistan’s political, emotional, and
humanitarian support for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
It reflects Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir conflict and honors the sacrifices
made by Kashmiris.
Key elements
include:
- Nationwide rallies emphasizing
human rights
- Public speeches highlighting
historical and political background
- Human chains symbolizing unity from
Pakistan to Kashmir
- Media programs discussing the
struggle for self-determination
Kashmir Day
reinforces themes of solidarity, freedom, and national moral responsibility.
✅ MARCH
Pakistan Day
– یوم پاکستان
(National Holiday)
Date: 23
March
This holiday
marks the Lahore Resolution of 1940, which laid the foundation for an
independent Muslim state.
It also commemorates the adoption of Pakistan’s first constitution in 1956,
making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic republic.
Typical
celebrations:
- Military parade at Islamabad
- Air force and navy demonstrations
- Flag ceremonies in schools and
institutions
- Speeches, award ceremonies, and
state banquets
Pakistan Day
highlights national unity, constitutional identity, and the ideological vision
of independence.
Eid al-Fitr
– عید الفطر
(National Holiday)
Dates: 31
March (Day 1), 1–2 April (Day 2 & 3)
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, worship, and
self-discipline.
Core
traditions include:
- Eid prayers in mosques and open
grounds
- Zakat al-Fitr, charity for the
needy
- Family gatherings with special
meals such as seviyan
- Visits to relatives and elders
- New clothes and sharing gifts with
children
Eid al-Fitr
symbolizes gratitude, spiritual renewal, and social harmony. Pakistan
celebrates it over three full national holidays.
✅ APRIL
Eid al-Fitr
(Day 2 & Day 3)
Dates: 1–2
April
Pakistan
observes a multi-day Eid to allow families from different cities to gather.
During these days, extended visits, community feasts, and charity activities
continue.
Markets, parks, and recreational areas become vibrant with Eid festivities.
✅ MAY
Labour Day –
یوم مزدور
(National Holiday)
Date: 1 May
Labour Day
honors the contributions of workers and the global labor movement.
In Pakistan, it is marked by:
- Trade union marches
- Public demonstrations demanding
better wages and safety
- Seminars on workers’ rights
- Media coverage raising awareness of
labor issues
The day
reinforces the dignity of labor and highlights socioeconomic justice.
✅ JUNE
Eid al-Adha
– عید الاضحی
(National Holiday)
Dates: 7–9
June (Day 1, 2, 3)
Also known
as Eid-ul-Azha or the Festival of Sacrifice, this holiday
commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son.
It is one of the largest religious celebrations in Pakistan.
Main
traditions:
- Qurbani (animal sacrifice) of
goats, cows, bulls, or camels
- Sharing meat equally with family,
neighbors, and the poor
- Eid prayers in large congregations
- Community meals
- Nationwide charity and donations
The three
official holidays allow time for the entire ritual process and extended family
visits.
✅ JULY
Ashura – عاشورہ
(National Holiday)
Dates: 6
July (9th Muharram) & 7 July (10th Muharram)
Ashura is
one of the most sacred dates in the Islamic calendar.
- For Shia Muslims: it commemorates
the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala.
Traditions include majalis (gatherings), processions, noha recitations, and acts of remembrance symbolizing sacrifice and justice. - For Sunni Muslims: it marks the day
when Prophet Musa (Moses) was saved from Pharaoh.
Many observe fasting and reflection.
Pakistan
designates two national holidays to ensure peace, security, and religious
observance across the country.
✅ AUGUST
Independence
Day – یوم آزادی
(National Holiday)
Date: 14
August
This day
marks Pakistan’s independence from British rule in 1947.
Signature
traditions:
- Flag-raising ceremonies
- Patriotic songs, cultural events,
and fireworks
- Green and white decorations across
cities
- Public speeches honoring founding
leaders
- Youth parades and school programs
- Visits to national monuments
Independence
Day celebrates freedom, sovereignty, and national pride.
✅ SEPTEMBER
Eid
Milad-un-Nabi – عید میلاد النبی
(National Holiday)
Date: 6
September
Celebrates
the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Pakistan observes this day with great devotion including:
- Milad processions
- Mosque decorations
- Qur’an recitations
- Naat recitals and religious
lectures
- Distribution of food and charity
Streets and
buildings glow with green lights, reflecting reverence and community joy.
✅ OCTOBER
(No
events in your dataset for October.)
✅ NOVEMBER
Iqbal Day – یوم اقبال
(National Holiday)
Date: 9
November
Honors Dr.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the philosopher-poet and ideologue who envisioned a
separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia.
Observances
include:
- Literary events
- Speeches and seminars
- Poetry recitations (Nazms &
Ghazals)
- Educational programs in schools
Iqbal Day
inspires reflection on self-discovery (khudi), spiritual renewal, and
national progress.
✅ DECEMBER
Quaid-e-Azam’s
Birthday & Christmas – یوم قائد / کرسمس
(National Holiday)
Date: 25
December
This day
commemorates both:
✅ The Birth
of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Founder of
Pakistan, symbol of leadership, justice, and nation-building.
Events include wreath-laying ceremonies at his mausoleum, documentaries, and
national tributes.
✅ Christmas
Day
Celebrated
by Pakistan’s Christian community with:
- Midnight Mass
- Church services
- Caroling
- Family feasts and gift-giving
This dual
holiday reflects Pakistan’s cultural inclusivity and respect for minority
religious groups.