ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has announced a complete list of Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2022, including a list of Optional Holidays. The notification regarding the Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2022 has been issued by the Cabinet Division.
According to the notification, there are a total of 10 Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2022 starting 5th February for Kashmir Day with a last holiday of the year being observed towards the end of the year on 25th December 2022 for Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas.
However, there is an additional holiday on 26th December (Day after Christmas) for Christians only. Below we have compiled a complete list of of all the Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2022 with their details.
Public Holidays in Pakistan 2022
| Occasion | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Saturday | 5th February 2022 |
| Pakistan Day | Wednesday | 23rd March 2022 |
| Labour Day | Sunday | 1st May 2022 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3rd, 4th, 4th May 2022 |
| Eid-ul-Azha | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday | 10th, 11th, 12th July 2021 |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram) | Sunday, Monday | 7th, 8th August 2021 |
| Independence Day | Sunday | 14th August 2021 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Sunday | 9th October 2021 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Sunday | 25th December 2021 |
| Day after Christmas | Monday | 26th December 2021 |
NOTE: (*) In case of Muslim Festivals, the dates are subject to the appearance of moon for which the government will issue separate notifications. This applies for the Eid ul Azha Holidays in 2022, Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays in 2022, Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram) Holiday in 2022, and Eid Milad un Nabi Holiday in 2022.
Bank Holidays 2022
- 1st January 2022 – Monday
- 14th April 2022 – Monday (Corresponding to 1st Ramadan and subject to appearance of moon)
- 1st July 2022 – Friday
This was a list of all bank holidays to be observed during 2021. However, it is pertinent to mention that on these mentioned dates, the banks / DFIs / MFBs will remain closed for public only but employees will fulfill their duties normally.
Optional Holidays 2022
| Occasion | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Day | Saturday | 1st January 2022 |
| Basant Punchami | Saturday | 5th February 2022 |
| Shivaratri | Tuesday | 1st March 2022 |
| Shab-e-Meraj | Tuesday | 1st March 2022 |
| Holi | Thursday | 17th Marth 2022 |
| Dulhandi | Friday | 18th March 2022 |
| Shab-e-Barat | Friday | 18th March 2022 |
| Baisakhi | Thursday | 14th April 2022 |
| Good Friday | Friday | 15th April 2022 |
| Easter / Day After Easter Sunday | Sunday, Monday | 17th, 18th April 2022 |
| Eid-e-Rizwan (Bohai’s Community Only) | Thursday | 21st April 2022 |
| Buddha Purnima | Monday | 16th May 2022 |
| Nauroze (Parsi’s New Year Day) | Tuesday | 16th August 2022 |
| Janam Ashtami | Friday | 19th August 2022 |
| Birthday of Lord Zoroaster (Khordad Sal) | Sunday | 21st August 2022 |
| Chehlum (20th Safar 1444 AH) | Saturday | 17th September 2022 |
| Durga Puja | Monday | 3rd October 2022 |
| Dussehra | Wednesday | 5th October 2022 |
| Birthday of Guru Valmik Sawami Ji | Sunday | 9th October 2022 |
| Diwali | Monday | 24th October 2022 |
| Giyarvee Shareef (11th Rabi- Us-Sani 1444 AH) | Monday | 7th November 2022 |
| Guru Nonak Dev Jee Birthday | Tuesday | 8th November 2022 |
These optional holidays have been announced for government employees only. However, an employee can only avail one optional holiday if they are Muslim and three if they are non-Muslim.
“The grant of this concession should not result in any dislocation of work. In the case of Muslim optional holidays, the number of persons permitted to avail optional holidays should be regulated in a manner so that adequate staff is available for proper continuance of the work.
“The optional holidays are denominational and may be allowed at the discretion of the Head of Office, provided that work does not suffer.
“A Government Servant should not ordinarily be refused an Optional Holiday that is of religious significance and the refusal is likely to decrease the number of such holidays to which he/she is entitled.” stated the notification.
Here is a copy of the notification regarding Public Holidays in Pakistan for 2022:
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