Dates of Significance
Author
Humaira Gul Saeed, Itrat Memon, Nina Evason,
All research and editorial content is developed and curated by ÐßÐßÊÓƵ. Read about our process.
National Dates of Significance
- Kashmir Day – 5th of February
- Pakistan Day – 23rd of March
- Union Parishad Polls – 23rd of April
- Labour Day – 1st of May
- Union Parishad Polls – 7th of May
- Bank Holiday – 1st of July
- Independence Day – 14th of August
- Defense Day – 6th of September
- Iqbal Day – 9th of November
Islamic Dates of Significance
The following dates follow the Islamic lunar calendar, meaning that their date on the Gregorian calendar varies each year.
- First Day of Ridvan (Eid e-Rizwan)
- Day of Ashura – Lasting 2 days
- Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Milad un-Nabi)
- Night Journey (Shab e-Meraj)
- Night of Forgiveness (Shab e-Barat)
- End of Ramadan (Eid ul-Fitr) – Lasting 6 days
- Feast of Sacrifice (Eid ul-Azha) – Lasting 3 days
Hindu Dates of Significance
The following dates vary on the Gregorian calendar each year. Most of the observance of Hindu dates and holidays is regional to the province of Sindh.
Christian Dates of Significance
- Easter – Varies each year
- Christmas Eve – 24th of December
- Christmas Day – 25th of December
- Day After Christmas – 26th of December