Pakistan is set to observe 11 public holidays in May 2026, with two separate clusters of consecutive days off expected to provide extended rest periods for citizens and workers.
The month begins with Labour Day on 1 May, a nationally recognised public holiday observed across Pakistan by both government institutions and private sector organisations.
The holiday falls on Friday this year, with Saturday and Sunday immediately following, creating a consecutive three-day break from Friday through Sunday for the public.
Eid-ul-Adha and Youm-e-Takbir holidays
The second cluster of holidays is expected between 26 and 29 May, subject to the official sighting of the crescent moon confirming the date of Eid-ul-Adha this year.
Eid-ul-Adha falls on Tuesday, 27 May, based on current projections, with Youm-e-Takbir observed as a government holiday on Thursday, 28 May, annually.
Friday, 29 May, follows immediately after, and Sunday, 1 June, sits adjacent, forming another potential extended break for citizens.
Workers and students who can arrange leave on Monday, 26 May, stand to benefit from up to six consecutive days off during this period.
The final confirmation of date for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha 2026 will depend on the official moon-sighting announcement by religious authorities in Pakistan.
Government offices, educational institutions, and most businesses are expected to remain closed on all gazetted holiday dates throughout the month.
