FEB
05
Kashmir Day
📆 Thursday
05th February 2026
List of Public Holidays for the Year 2026
The following holidays will be observed at the High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Mission during the year 2026. Please take these dates into consideration when planning your visit or appointment.
Official Calendar
2026 Holiday Schedule
Important national, religious and UK public holidays observed during the year.
MAR
23
National Day of Pakistan
📆 Monday
23rd March 2026
MAR
20–22
Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawal)
📆 Friday, Saturday & Sunday
20th, 21st & 22nd March 2026
☪ Subject to moon sighting
APR
03
Good Friday
📆 Friday
3rd April 2026
APR
06
Easter Monday
📆 Monday
6th April 2026
MAY
01
Labour Day
📆 Friday
1st May 2026
MAY
04
Early May Bank Holiday
📆 Monday
4th May 2026
MAY
25
Spring Bank Holiday
📆 Monday
25th May 2026
MAY
26–28
Eid-ul-Adha (10th Zil Hajj)
📆 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
26th, 27th & 28th May 2026
☪ Subject to moon sighting
MAY
28
Youm-e-Takbeer
📆 Thursday
28th May 2026
JUN
23–24
Moharram-Ashura (09th & 10th Moharram)
📆 Tuesday & Wednesday
23rd & 24th June 2026
☪ Subject to moon sighting
AUG
14
Pakistan Independence Day
📆 Friday
14th August 2026
AUG
24
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awal)
📆 Monday
24th August 2026
☪ Subject to moon sighting
AUG
31
Summer Bank Holiday
📆 Monday
31st August 2026
NOV
09
Allama Iqbal Day
📆 Monday
9th November 2026
DEC
25
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam / Christmas
📆 Friday
25th December 2026
DEC
28
Boxing Day (Bank Holiday)
📆 Monday
28th December 2026
Religious Holidays
Dates marked with an asterisk in the official holiday list are subject to the appearance of the moon and may therefore be subject to change.