Best Days to Take Leave in Pakistan 2026
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Thu, Mar 19 to get 5 days off from Mar 19 to Mar 23. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr Holiday, Pakistan Day.
- Take Tue, Mar 24 to get 5 days off from Mar 20 to Mar 24. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr Holiday, Pakistan Day.
- Take Wed, May 27 to get 5 days off from May 27 to May 31. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Adha, Eid ul-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Jun 1 to get 5 days off from May 28 to Jun 1. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Adha, Eid ul-Adha Holiday.
- Take Fri, Feb 6 to get 4 days off from Feb 5 to Feb 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Kashmir Day.
Pakistan 2026 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 11 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2026 to maximize your annual leave:
- Kashmir Day (2026-02-05, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid ul-Fitr (2026-03-20, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Pakistan Day (2026-03-23, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Labour Day (2026-05-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid ul-Adha (2026-05-28, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Eid ul-Adha Holiday (2026-05-29, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Ashura (2026-06-26, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Day (2026-08-14, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid Milad un-Nabi (2026-08-25, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Iqbal Day (2026-11-09, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday / Christmas (2026-12-25, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
Pakistan Official Public Holidays 2026 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 (2026-02-05) | Thu | Kashmir Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 (2026-03-20) | Fri | Eid ul-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Mar 21 (2026-03-21) | Sat | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 22 (2026-03-22) | Sun | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 23 (2026-03-23) | Mon | Pakistan Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2026-05-01) | Fri | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 28 (2026-05-28) | Thu | Eid ul-Adha | Public Holiday |
| May 29 (2026-05-29) | Fri | Eid ul-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 30 (2026-05-30) | Sat | Eid ul-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 26 (2026-06-26) | Fri | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| Jun 27 (2026-06-27) | Sat | Ashura Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Aug 14 (2026-08-14) | Fri | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 25 (2026-08-25) | Tue | Eid Milad un-Nabi | Public Holiday |
| Nov 9 (2026-11-09) | Mon | Iqbal Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2026-12-25) | Fri | Quaid-e-Azam's Birthday / Christmas | Public Holiday |
About Pakistan Holidays & Observances
Pakistan observes gazetted federal holidays commemorating national independence, founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Islamic holy festivals. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.