Pakistan Public Holidays
Posted By Muhammad Basharat
Below are listed Public Holidays for the
January 2011-December 2012 period.
Public holiday note:
(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of
various phases of the moon and the dates given here
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.
2011
02
15
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)
03
23
Pakistan Day
08
14
Independence Day
08
31
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
11
06
Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
11
09
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day
12
05
Ashoura
12
25
Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday
2012
02
04
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet)
03
23
Pakistan Day
08
14
Independence Day
08
19
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
10
26
Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
11
09
Allama Muhammad Iqbal Day
11
24
Ashoura
12
25
