Karachi Public & National Holidays (2024)
The capital of Sindh province, Karachi is the most populous city in Pakistan. It also ranks in the world’s most populous cities at the 6th spot. Karachi is a financial center in Pakistan and is considered a beta world city.
Karachi has the busiest airport in Pakistan and is home to the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim – the two of the world’s largest seaports.
During public holidays in Karachi, all schools and businesses are closed. Below is a list of public holidays in Karachi which consists of religious, cultural, and national holidays also observed by the rest of the country.
When are the public holidays in Karachi?
| Dates | Holidays |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Bank Holiday |
| Feb 5 | Kashmir Day |
| Mar 25 | Pakistan Day Holi |
| Mar 23 | Pakistan Day |
| Apr 4 | Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto |
| Apr 10 – 12 | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday |
| May 1 | Labor Day |
| Jun 17 – 18 | Eid ul-Azha Holiday |
| Jul 16 – 17 | Ashoora |
| Aug 14 | Independence Day |
What are the public holidays in Karachi?
Bank Holiday
New Year’s Day on January 1 is also a bank holiday in Karachi. Banks and businesses are closed during this day.
Kashmir Day
Kashmir Day is celebrated every February 5 and commemorates unity in Pakistan.
Holi
Also known as the festival of colors, Holi is celebrated across Pakistan by Hindus.
Pakistan Day
This is the day the Lahore Resolution was passed. It’s annually celebrated every March 23rd.
Death Anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is a former Prime Minister and Pakistani politician. This day remembers his death and contribution to the country.
Labor Day
Labor Day is usually marked with rallies, marches, processions, labor and worker union sessions in Karachi.
Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday
Eid Al Fitr is A Muslim holiday that celebrates the breaking the fast or the end of Ramadan in Karachi.
Independence Day
Pakistan’s independence from the British Raj is celebrated during the Independence Day holiday in Karachi.
Eid ul-Azha Holiday
Eid ul Azha or Feast of the Sacrifice commemorates Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah.
Ashoora
The Ashoora is the tenth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi
Eid Milad-un Nabi is also called Prophet Muhammad’s birthday and also a public holiday in Pakistan.
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Considered as the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was also a lawyer and a politician whose life is celebrated during this holiday.
Christmas Day
Christmas is celebrated in Pakistan by the Christian community. This marks the birth of Jesus.
Anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s Death
This holiday commemorates the death of Benazir Bhutto, a politician and activist who was assassinated after a political rally in December 2007.
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