Public Holidays

Pakistan

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

2009
7 Jan Ashoura.

5 FEBRUARY kASMIR SOLIDARITY DAY
9 Mar Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet).
23 Mar Pakistan Day.
14 Aug Independence Day.
20/21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Nov Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day.
27/28 Nov Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday.
27 Dec Ashoura.

2010
5 FEBRUARY KASHMIR SOLIDARITY DAY

26 Feb Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet).
23 Mar Pakistan Day.
14 Aug Independence Day.
10/11 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Nov Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day.
16/17 Dec Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday.

Note

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Most restaurants are closed during the day and there is a restriction on smoking and drinking in public places. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul-Azha may last from two to four days, depending on the region. (b) Christian holidays are observed by the Christian community only.