Best Days to Take Leave in Pakistan 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Tue, Mar 9 to get 6 days off from Mar 9 to Mar 14. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Mon, Mar 15 to get 6 days off from Mar 10 to Mar 15. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr Holiday.
- Take Fri, May 14 to get 6 days off from May 14 to May 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Adha, Eid ul-Adha Holiday.
- Take Thu, May 20 to get 6 days off from May 15 to May 20. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid ul-Adha, Eid ul-Adha Holiday.
- Take Mon, Jun 14 to get 5 days off from Jun 12 to Jun 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Ashura, Ashura Holiday.
Pakistan 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 7 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- Kashmir Day (2027-02-05, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid ul-Fitr Holiday (2027-03-11, Thursday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Friday off for a 4-day extended mini-vacation (Thu–Sun)!
- Pakistan Day (2027-03-23, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid ul-Adha (2027-05-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Eid ul-Adha Holiday (2027-05-18, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Ashura (2027-06-15, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Iqbal Day (2027-11-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
Pakistan Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 (2027-02-05) | Fri | Kashmir Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 10 (2027-03-10) | Wed | Eid ul-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| Mar 11 (2027-03-11) | Thu | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 12 (2027-03-12) | Fri | Eid ul-Fitr Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 23 (2027-03-23) | Tue | Pakistan Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2027-05-01) | Sat | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 17 (2027-05-17) | Mon | Eid ul-Adha | Public Holiday |
| May 18 (2027-05-18) | Tue | Eid ul-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| May 19 (2027-05-19) | Wed | Eid ul-Adha Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 15 (2027-06-15) | Tue | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| Jun 16 (2027-06-16) | Wed | Ashura Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Aug 14 (2027-08-14) | Sat | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 14 (2027-08-14) | Sat | Eid Milad un-Nabi | Public Holiday |
| Nov 9 (2027-11-09) | Tue | Iqbal Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | 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.