Quick Summary: Official public holidays in Pakistan for 2026 include major national observances like Kashmir Day (Feb 5), Pakistan Day (Mar 23), Labor Day (May 1), Independence Day (Aug 14), Iqbal Day (Nov 9), and Quaid-e-Azam Day (Dec 25), along with Islamic holidays including Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Ashura, and Eid Milad-un-Nabi[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span). All religious dates are subject to official moon sighting announcements by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
📅 Official Pakistan Public & Bank Holidays Calendar 2026
پاکستان میں سرکاری، مذہبی اور بینک کی تعطیلات کی مکمل فہرست 2026
Welcome to Pak Digital Diary, your ultimate daily reference hub for real-time calendar tracking across Pakistan and global communities. Whether you are searching for today's Islamic date in Pakistan, tracking Desi Nanakshahi/Bikrami Samvat dates, or planning ahead for official public, bank, and minority holidays in 2026, our interactive calendar portal provides complete accuracy at a glance.
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📋 National & Public Holidays in Pakistan 2026
These national holidays are observed across all federal and provincial government offices, educational institutions, commercial organizations, and private companies nationwide:
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Description / Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th February | Thursday | Kashmir Solidarity Day | National holiday to express solidarity with Kashmiris. |
| 23rd March | Monday | Pakistan Day | Commemorates the 1940 Lahore Resolution & 1956 Constitution. |
| 1st May | Friday | Labour Day | International Workers' Day honoring labor rights. |
| 14th August | Friday | Independence Day | Commemorates Pakistan's independence in 1947. |
| 9th November | Monday | Iqbal Day | Birth anniversary of National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. |
| 25th December | Friday | Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | Birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. |
🕌 Expected Islamic Religious Holidays 2026
Islamic holidays are based on lunar observations in accordance with the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Expected dates for 2026 are as follows:
| Expected Date(s) | Holiday Name | Number of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 20th – 22nd March (Approx.) | Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawwal) | 3 Days Official Break |
| 27th – 29th May (Approx.) | Eid-ul-Adha (10th Zil-Hajj) | 3 Days Official Break |
| 25th – 26th June (Approx.) | Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) | 2 Days Official Break |
| 4th August (Approx.) | Chehlum (20th Safar) | 1 Day Optional/Local Public Holiday |
| 26th August (Approx.) | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awwal) | 1 Day Public Holiday |
🏦 Official Bank Holidays in Pakistan (Commercial Closures)
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) designates specific bank holidays where financial institutions remain closed to the public for financial operations (ATMs and digital online banking remain functional):
1st January (Thursday)
Bank Holiday: Annual accounts closing (Banks closed for public transactions).
1st Ramadan (Expected March)
Zakat Deduction: Official Zakat deduction closing (Banks closed to public).
1st July (Wednesday)
Mid-Year Bank Holiday: Financial half-year closing (Closed for public transactions).
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