Public holidays in Pakistan
Pakistan holidays are celebrated according to the Islamic or Gregorian calendars for religious and civil purposes, respectively. Religious festivals like Eid are celebrated according to the Islamic calendar whereas other national holidays like international labour day, Pakistan day, and Quaid-i-Azam Day are celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar.
Holidays in Pakistan
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 February | Kashmir Solidarity Day | یوم یکجحتی کشمیر
Youm-e-Yakjehti Kashmir |
Protest against Indian administration in Jammu and Kashmir. |
| 23 March | Pakistan Day | یوم پاکستان
Youm-e-Pakistan |
Commemorates the Lahore Resolution, which formally demanded an independent Muslim-majority state to be created out of the British Indian Empire; the republic was also declared on this day in 1956.
A parade is also held on this day to display weapons. |
| 1 May | Labour Day | یوم مزدور
Youm-e-Mazdoor |
Celebrates the achievements of workers |
| 14 August | Independence Day | یوم استقلال
Youm-e-Istiqlal |
Marking Pakistani independence from the United Kingdom, formation of Pakistan in 1947 |
| 25 December | Quaid-e-Azam Day | یوم ولادت قائداعظم
Youm-e-Viladat-e-Quaid-e-Azam |
Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan |
| Holidays of the (lunar) Islamic calendar | |||
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10th-12th | Eid-ul-Adha | عید الاضحٰی | Marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage; sacrifices offered on this day commemorate Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son |
| Shawwal 1st-3rd | Eid-ul-Fitr | عيد الفطر | Marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Rabiʽ al-Awwal 12 | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi | عيد ميلاد النبی | Birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad |
| Muharram 9th & 10th | Ashura | عاشوراء/یوم کربلا | Karbala Day for Shias to the mourn for the martyred Imam Hussein ibn Ali |
- 23 January - Muneeb Day
- 21 April - Death Anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
- 22 April - National Book Day[1]
- 28 May - Youm-e-Takbir
- 6 September - Army Day/Defence Day or armed forces day of Pakistan (Youm-e-Fauj/Youm-e-Difa). On this day the 1965 Indo-Pak war began
- 7 September - Air Force Day (Youm-e-Fizaia) Depend on Federal Government on this day M.M. Alam shot 5 planes in a minute in the 1965 Indo-Pak War to set a world record.
- 8 September - Victory Day/Navy Day (Youm-e-Bahria)
- 16 October - Death anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan
- 24 October - Azad Kashmir Day (Youm-e-Tasees)
- 7 December - National Voter's Day[2]
See also
References
- ^ "All set to celebrate National Book Day on April 22". The News International. APP. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "ECP declares Dec 7 as National Voters Day". The Nation. APP. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
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