Pakistan Cabinet Division Islamabad has issued notification of 5th February 2026 holiday. Public in Pakistan will celebrate Kashmir Solidarity day on February 5th 2026. Govt of Pakistan will close the institutions like school, College, Universities, Hospitals, and others. Before Eid Holiday, 5th February 2026 is the first public holiday in Pakistan. cabinet division holiday notification 2026 download pdf and check your national public holidays of different events.
5th February 2026 Holiday Notification
First Public Holiday 2026 is fifth February. Everyone in Pakistan has integration with Kashmir and want freedom of Kashmir according to the UNO decision. The federal government has officially announced Pakistan’s first public holiday of 2026, allowing citizens to plan their activities in advance. As per the approved national holidays calendar, Kashmir Solidarity Day will be observed nationwide on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
Cabinet Division Holiday Notification 2026
The Cabinet Division Holiday Notification 2026 outlines Pakistan’s officially approved public and optional holidays for the year. It provides clear guidance to government offices, institutions, and the public, helping citizens plan work schedules, travel, and official activities in advance.
First Public Holiday in Pakistan 2026
Pakistan’s first public holiday in 2026 will be observed on Kashmir Solidarity Day, Thursday, 5 February. Announced by the federal government, the nationwide holiday reflects solidarity with the people of Kashmir and appears in the official national holidays calendar.
| Public Holidays in Pakistan 2026 | ||
| Name of Occasion | Day | Date(s) – 2026 |
| Kashmir Day | Thursday | 5th February 2026 |
| Pakistan Day | Monday | 23rd March 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawal 1447 A.H) | Saturday, Sunday & Monday | 21st, 22nd & 23rd March 2026 |
| Labour Day | Friday | 1st May 2026 |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | Thursday | 28th May 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Azha (10th Zil Haj 1447 A.H) | Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 27th, 28th & 29th May 2026 |
| Ashura (9th & 10th Moharram 1448 A.H) | Wednesday & Thursday | 24th & 25th June 2026 |
| Independence Day | Friday | 14th August 2026 |
| Eid Milad-un-Nabi (12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 A.H) | Tuesday | 25th August 2026 |
| Allama Iqbal Day | Monday | 9th November 2026 |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day / Christmas | Friday | 25th December 2026 |
| Day after Christmas (For Christians only) | Saturday | 26th December 2026 |
Federal Government Holiday Notification 5th Feb 2026
The Federal Government Holiday Notification confirms that 5th February 2026 will be observed as a public holiday across Pakistan on account of Kashmir Solidarity Day. All government offices, educational institutions, and most public sector organizations will remain closed in observance of the day.
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