The federal government has issued a list of 11 public holidays leading to a total of 16 days off for 2024.
The notification issued by the cabinet secretariat also lists 22 optional holidays and three bank holidays.
The public holidays are as follows
Holiday | Day | Date |
---|---|---|
Kashmir Day | Monday | February 5 |
Pakistan Day | Saturday | March 23 |
Eid-ui-Fitr | Wed, Thu, Fri | April 10, 11 and 12 |
Labour Day | Wednesday | May 1 |
Eid-ul-Azha | Mon, Tue, Wed | June 17, 18 and 19 |
Ashura | Tue and Wed | July 16 and 17 |
Independence Day | Wednesday | August 14 |
Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Monday | September 16 |
Allama Iqbal Day | Saturday | November 9 |
Quaid Day/Christmas | Wednesday | December 25 |
Day after Christmas* | Saturday | December 26 |
*The holiday is for Christians only