ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cabinet Division on Monday issued a calendar of public and optional holidays in the upcoming year.
The calendar is traditionally released in December-end of every year but the authorities issued it few days ago. The public may be much excited to know the official Public Holidays 2026 Calendar.
Here is a complete calendar of public and optional holidays 2026
Public Holidays 2026 – Calendar
The first holiday across the country would be observed on February 5. The government announced three holidays for Eidul Fitr in March 2026. The next would fall on March 23 on account of Pakistan Day.
There would also be Labour Day holiday on May 1.
It will be followed by Eidul Adha holidays while Ashura holidays will be observed on Muharram 9 and 10. There will be Independence Day holiday on August 14.
The government also announced a holiday on the eve of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) in the month of Rabiul Awal while there will be Iqbal Day holiday on November 9
However, last public holiday of 2025 will fall on December 25.
The Cabinet Division has shared the Holidays Calendar 2026 and it has been updated here soon as it was announced.
