Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Pakistan
Pakistan has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 7 in 2027. The longest break is 9 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Eid al-Adha for a 9-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid al-Adha & Youm-i-Takbeer & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 6d
Ashura & Ashura Holiday
Sat 20 Jun – Thu 25 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
Kashmir Day
Thu 5 Feb – Sun 8 Feb
Take Friday off
2027
View all7
Long weekends
9
Longest (days)
7
Bridge opps
- 9d
Eid-ul-Fitr & Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
Sat 6 Mar – Sun 14 Mar
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 9d
Eid al-Adha & Eid al-Adha Holiday
Sat 15 May – Sun 23 May
Take Thursday + Friday off
- 5d
Ashura & Ashura Holiday
Fri 11 Jun – Tue 15 Jun
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Pakistan 2026
All 17 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Pakistan 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Pakistan 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Pakistan 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Pakistan have in 2026?
Pakistan has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Pakistan have in 2027?
Pakistan has 7 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Pakistan?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Eid al-Adha & Youm-i-Takbeer & Eid al-Adha Holiday (Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 9-day break with only 2 days of leave.