Public and Several Optional Holidays for Pakistan in 2025
The Public and Optional Holidays for 2025 have been officially announced by the Government of Pakistan. These holidays, which apply to both federal and provincial government offices, are intended to ensure a work-life balance and observe cultural and religious occasions.
Public Holidays 2025
Below is the list of public holidays for the year:
| S. No. | Occasion | Date(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashmir Day | 5th February 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2 | Pakistan Day | 23rd March 2025 | Sunday |
| 3 | Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawal) | 30th, 31st March & 1st April | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
| 4 | Labour Day | 1st May 2025 | Thursday |
| 5 | Youm-e-Takbeer | 28th May 2025 | Wednesday |
| 6 | Eid-ul-Azha (10th Zil Haj) | 7th, 8th & 9th June 2025 | Saturday, Sunday, Monday |
| 7 | Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram) | 5th & 6th July 2025 | Saturday, Sunday |
| 8 | Independence Day | 14th August 2025 | Thursday |
| 9 | Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awwal) | 5th or 6th September 2025 | Friday or Saturday |
| 10 | Allama Iqbal Day | 9th November 2025 | Sunday |
| 11 | Quaid-e-Azam Day/Christmas | 25th December 2025 | Thursday |
| 12 | Day after Christmas (for Christians only) | 26th December 2025 | Friday |
Optional Holidays for 2025
Optional holidays are available for government employees based on their religious and cultural significance. Employees may avail these with prior permission, ensuring no disruption of work. Below are some notable optional holidays:
| Occasion | Date(s) | Day(s) |
| New Year’s Day | 1st January 2025 | Wednesday |
| Shab-e-Meraj (27th Rajab) | 28th January 2025 | Saturday |
| Holi | 13th March 2025 | Thursday |
| Good Friday | 18th April 2025 | Friday |
| Eid-e-Rizwan (Bahá’í) | 20th April 2025 | Sunday |
| Diwali | 30th September 2025 | Tuesday |
For optional holidays, government employees are generally permitted to take only one holiday relevant to their faith or cultural practices.
Vital Observations
Islamic Festivals: Dates for the observance of Muslim Festivals like Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha and Ashoora are not completely fixed. They depend on the sighting of moon.
Bank Holidays: These are days when banks are closed to the public for internal purposes only; 1st January, 1 st March and 1st July 2025 are all examples.
General guidelines The optional holiday is at the discretion of head department and should not disrupt workflow requirements.
This extensive holiday package guarantees the observance of important national, religious and cultural occasions while nurturing a sense of common identity and broad inclusion among different strata of society in Pakistan.
