Pakistan announces first public holiday of 2026 – check date

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced the schedule of public holidays for the year 2026. The first public holiday of the year will be observed in February.

According to the official list, February 5, 2026, will be a public holiday on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day. This day is observed every year to show Pakistan’s full support for the people of Kashmir and their right to self-determination under United Nations resolutions.

Kashmir Solidarity Day is marked to express unity with the oppressed Kashmiri people and to highlight the situation in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir at the international level. On this day, rallies and solidarity walks are held across Pakistan and in Azad Kashmir. In Islamabad, a main rally takes place on Constitution Avenue.

Sirens are sounded at 10:00 am, followed by a one-minute silence to pay tribute to the martyrs of Kashmir.

Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2026

• February 5 (Thursday): Kashmir Solidarity Day

• March 21 to 23 (Saturday to Monday): Eid-ul-Fitr holidays

• March 23 (Monday): Pakistan Day

• May 1 (Friday): Labour Day

• May 27 to 28: Eid-ul-Adha

• May 28 (Thursday): Youm-e-Takbir

• June 25 to 26: Ashura

• August 14 (Friday): Independence Day

• August 25 (Tuesday): Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

• November 9 (Monday): Iqbal Day

• December 25 (Friday): Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas

These holidays will be observed across the country as per the government notification.

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