Public and Optional Holidays in Pakistan for 2025 The Cabinet Division of Pakistan has announced public and optional holidays for the year 2025.The government has issued a list of holidays and their regular dates.Which contains complete details of holidays in the year 2025 at the government and private level.The details of this notification from the government are given below, you can visit them.
Public and Optional Holidays in Pakistan for 2025
The Government of Pakistan has issued a circular listing public and optional holidays for the year 2025. The holidays cover national significance, religious festivals, and special occasions observed by Muslims and minorities. Public holidays apply to all while optional holidays are subject to specific requests and organizational approval.
Public Holidays for 2025
| Name of Occasion | Day | Dates |
| Kashmir Day | Wednesday | 5th February 2025 |
| Pakistan Day | Sunday | 23rd March 2025 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawal) | Sunday | 30th March 2025 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr (2nd Day) | Monday | 31st March 2025 |
| Labour Day | Thursday | 1st May 2025 |
| Eid-ul-Azha (10th Zil-Hajj) | Tuesday | 6th May 2025 |
| Eid-ul-Azha (2nd Day) | Wednesday | 7th May 2025 |
| Independence Day | Thursday | 14th August 2025 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Friday | 6th or 5th September 2025 |
| Allama Iqbal Day | Sunday | 9th November 2025 |
| Christmas | Thursday | 25th December 2025 |
| Day after Christmas (only for Christians) | Friday | 26th December 2025 |
Optional Holidays for 2025
| Name of Occasion | Day | Date |
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday | 1st January 2025 |
| Shab-e-Meraj (27th Rajab) | Tuesday | 28th January 2025 |
| Basant Panchami | Sunday | 24th February 2025 |
| Shab-e-Barat (15th Sha’ban) | Sunday | 14th March 2025 |
| Shivaratri | Wednesday | 26th February 2025 |
| Holi | Friday | 14th March 2025 |
| Dulhandi | Friday | 14th March 2025 |
| Baisakhi | Sunday | 13th April 2025 |
| Good Friday | Friday | 18th April 2025 |
| Easter/Day after Easter | Sunday/Monday | 20th & 21st April 2025 |
| Eid-e-Rizwan (Bahá’í Festival) | Monday | 29th April 2025 |
| Janmashtami | Saturday | 23rd August 2025 |
| Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) | Friday | 8th August 2025 |
| Durga Puja | Tuesday | 30th September 2025 |
| Dussehra | Sunday | 5th October 2025 |
| Giyarvee Shareef | Thursday | 4th October 2025 |
| Birthday of Guru Valmik Swami Ji | Thursday | 9th October 2025 |
| Diwali | Monday | 27th October 2025 |
| Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Birthday | Wednesday | 5th November 2025 |
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