The temporary federal government has shared the list of public and optional holidays for the year 2024. These holidays start on February 5 and end on December 26.
In total there are 33 holidays, which include both public and optional days, according to an announcement from the Cabinet Secretariat.
Public Holidays
| S No | Occasion | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashmir Day | Monday | February 5 |
| 2 | Pakistan Day | Saturday | March 23 |
| 3 | Eid ul Fitr (Shawwal 1, 1445 AH) | Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | April 10, 11, 12 |
| 4 | Labour Day | Wednesday | May 1 |
| 5 | Eid ul Adha (Zil Hajj 10, 1445 AH) | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | June 17, 18, 19 |
| 6 | Ashura (Muharram 9 and 10 1446 AH) | Tuesday and Wednesday | July 16 and 17 |
| 7 | Independence Day | Wednesday | August 14 |
| 8 | Eid Milad un Nabi (Rabi ul Awwal 12, 1446 AH) | Monday | September 16 |
| 9 | Allama Iqbal Day | Saturday | November 9 |
| 10 | Quaid-e-Azam Day/Christmas | Wednesday | December 25 |
| 11 | Day after Christmas | Thursday | December 26 |
Optional Holidays
| S No | Occasion | Day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Year | Monday | January 1 |
| 2 | Basant Punchami | Wednesday | February 14 |
| 3 | Shivaratri | Friday | March 8 |
| 4 | Shab-e-Miraj (Rajab 27, 1445 AH) | Wednesday | February 7 |
| 5 | Holi | Sunday | March 24 |
| 6 | Dulhandi | Monday | March 25 |
| 7 | Shab-e-Barat (Shaban 15, 1445 AH) | Sunday | February 25 |
| 8 | Good Friday | Friday | March 29 |
| 9 | Easter/Day After Easter Sunday | Sunday, Monday | March 31 and April 1 |
| 10 | Eid-e-Rizwan (Bahai Community only) | Sunday | April 21 |
| 11 | Baisakhi | Saturday | April 13 |
| 12 | Budda Pumima | Saturday | March 23 |
| 13 | Nauroze (Parsi’s New Year’s Day) | Thursday | August 15 |
| 14 | Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) | Tuesday | August 20 |
| 15 | Chehlum (Safar 20, 1446 AH) | Wednesday | August 27 |
| 16 | Janam Ashtami | Monday | August 26 |
| 17 | Durga Puja | Friday | October 11 |
| 18 | Dussehra | Saturday | October 12 |
| 19 | Giyarvee Shareef (Rabi us Sani 11, 1446 AH) | Wednesday | October 16 |
| 20 | Birthday of Guru | Tuesday | October 17 |
| 21 | Diwali | Friday | November 1 |
| 22 | Guruk Nanak Dev Jee Birthday | Friday | November 15 |
Bank Holidays
| S No | Day/Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | January 1 (Monday) |
| 2 | March 11 (Monday) corresponding to Ramadan 1, 1445 AH, for deduction of Zakat |
| 3 | July 1 |
