Public holidays in Pakistan
Holidays in Pakistan
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | Kashmir Solidarity Day | یوم یکجحتی کشمیر
Youm-e-Yekjehty-e-Kashmir |
Protest against Indian occupation of Kashmir. |
| March 23 | Pakistan Day | یوم پاکستان
Youm-e-Pakistan |
For the passing of the Lahore Resolution, when a separate nation for the Muslims of The British Indian Empire was demanded. |
| May 1 | Labour Day (May Day) | یوم مزدور
Youm-e-Mazdoor |
Labour day in Pakistan |
| August 14 | Independence Day | یوم آزادی
Youm-e-Azadi |
For Pakistan's independence from the United Kingdom on August 14, 1947 |
| November 9 | Iqbal Day | یوم اقبال
Youm-e-Iqbal |
Birthday of national poet Muhammad Iqbal |
| December 25 | Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah /Christmas Day | یوم ولادت قائداعظم
Youm-e-Viladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam |
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah founder/father of Pakistan (also Christmas Day) |
| Dates following the Lunar Islamic calendar | |||
| Dhul Hijja 10 & 11 | Eid ul-Adha | عید الاضحٰی | For the end of Haj. The sacrifice offered on this day is for Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. It is on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja |
| Shawwal 1 & 2 | Eid-ul-Fitr | عيد الفطر | For the end of Ramadan (Ramazan). It is on the 1st and 2nd day of Shawwal |
| Rabi`-ul-Awwal 12 | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi | عيد ميلاد النبی | Birthday of the Islamic Prophet, Muhammad. It is on the 12th of Rabi'-ul-Awwal |
| Muharram 9 & 10 | Ashura | عاشوراء | Martyrdom of Imam Hussain. It is on 9th and 10th day of Muharram |
| Rajab | Shab-e-Miraj | شب معراج | It is on 27th of Rajab |
Former Holidays (now National Days)
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Defence Day | یوم دفاع
Youm-e-Difa |
For the official start of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| September 11 | Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah | یومِ وفات قائداعظم
Quaid-e-Azam ki Youm-e-Wafaat |
Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam |
Partial Holidays or National Days
In addition to the holidays now no longer national holidays, several are observed as national days without a holiday:
- May 28 - Youm-e-Takbir
- 5 August - Youm-e-Istehsal (The Day of Exploitation or Kashmir Seize Day)
- September 7 - Air Force Day (Youm-e-Fizaia)
- September 8 - Victory Day/Navy Day (Youm-e-Bahria)
- October 16 - Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan
- October 24 - Azad Kashmir Day (Youm-e-Kashmir)
- Youm-e-Babul Islam is observed in Pakistan, in honor of Muhammad bin Qasim.[1]
References
- ↑ APP (November 7, 2003). KARACHI: Babul Islam day observed. http://archives.dawn.com/2003/11/07/local9.htm. Retrieved May 20, 2012.