ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal government on Monday announced public holidays for the year 2026 across Pakistan.
According to an official notification issued by the Cabinet Division, Kashmir Day will be observed on February 5 and Pakistan Day on March 23.
Furthermore, public holidays will also be observed on March 21, 22, and 23, 2026, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, while Labor Day will be observed on May 1, and Youm-e-Takbir will be observed on May 28.
Similarly, public holidays have been declared on May 27, 28, and 29, 2026, for Eid al-Adha.
The notification further added that Independence Day will be observed on August 14, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on August 25, Allama Iqbal Day on November 9, while Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas holidays will be observed on December 25 across the country.
December 26 has been declared a holiday specifically for the Christian community. Separately, bank holidays for 2026 have been notified on January 1, February 18, and July 1.
