List of public holidays in Pakistan for 2023

The federal government on Monday released a list of the public and optional holidays for the upcoming year, 2023.

An official notification was also issued by the Cabinet Division. As per the notification, the public and optional holidays for Muslims and minorities in Pakistan for calendar year 2023 are as under: 

The following will be bank holidays. On these days, the banks/DFLs/MFBs will remain closed to the public but not to for employees.

In the case of Muslim festivals, the dates of holidays are based on anticipated dates. They are subject to the moon's appearance, for which the Cabinet Division will issue a separate notification.

Optional Holidays