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 off around Day of Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) for a 6-day break.
2026
View all9
Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 6d
Day of Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha & Youm-i-Takbeer
Sat 23 May – Thu 28 May
Take Monday off
- 5d
Ashura & Ashura Holiday
Wed 24 Jun – Sun 28 Jun
Take Wednesday off
- 5d
Eid Milad un-Nabi
Sat 22 Aug – Wed 26 Aug
Take Monday + Tuesday 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 Day of Arafat (Eid al-Adha Eve) & Eid al-Adha & Youm-i-Takbeer (Tue 26 May – Thu 28 May). Take Monday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 1 day of leave.