Public Holidays in Pakistan:
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 February | Kashmir Solidarity Day | Observed to show Pakistan’s support and unity with the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. |
| 23 March | Pakistan Day | Commemorates the Lahore Resolution, which formally demanded an independent Muslim-majority state to be created out of the British India. The republic was also declared on this day in 1956. |
| 1 May | Labour DAY | Celebrates the achievements of Labour. |
| 14 August | Independence Day | The formation of Pakistan in 1947. |
| 25 December | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan. |
Religious Holidays:
| Date | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dhu al-Hijjah 10th – 12th | Eid-ul-Adha | Marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage; sacrifices offered on this day commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son |
| Shawwal 1st – 3rd | Eid-ul-Fitr | Marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan |
| Rabi al-Awwal 12 | Mawlid | Birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad S.A.W |
| Muharram 9th & 10th | Ashura | Karbala Day for Shias to the mourn for the martyred Imam Hussein ibn Ali |
Public Holidays in UAE:
- New Year: 1 January
- Eid Al Fitr: From 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal* (4 days)
- Arafah day and Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice): From 9 to 12 Dhu al Hijjah* (4 days)
- Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year): 1 Muharram
- Prophet Mohammed’s birthday: 12 Rabi al-Awwal
- Commemoration Day (previously known as Martyr’s Day): 1 December (Although the day is observed on 30 November, a public holiday for the same is given on 1 December.)
- National Day: 2 and 3 December (2 days).