巴基斯坦的节假日分为两种，一种是宗教节日，另一种是政府规定的全国性节日。
宗教节日（按伊斯兰教历日期）：伊斯兰历元旦、先知穆罕默德诞辰日（3月12日）、开斋节（10月1日）、宰牲节（12月10日）。
公共节日（按公历日期）：国庆日（3月23日）、劳动节（5月1日）、独立日（8月14日）、国防日（9月6日）、伊克巴尔诞辰日（11月9日）、国父真纳诞辰日（12月25日）。
- Sacrifice of imam Hussain(R.A)?- takes place on 10th of Muharam the first month of Hijera Calander(Islamic Calendar), public gathers across the country to show support to the cause of grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Seminars, rallies, procession(Matmi Jaloos), majalis etc are organized on this day.Only done by Shias.
- Eid-ul-Fitr?- the largest holiday of the year, it celebrates the start of the holy month of Shawwal. Food is the highlight, and if you're lucky you'll be invited into a private home for a feast. Businesses close for at least a couple days if not a week.
- Eid-ul-Azha?- the festival of sacrifice, commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son
- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi?- Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W), varies according to Hijera calendar
- Independence Day?- 14 Aug
- Quaid-e-Azam's deathday?- 11 Sep
- Quaid-e-Azam's birthday?- 25 Dec
- Ramadan?- the 9th and holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast every day for its duration and most restaurants will be closed until the fast breaks at dusk. Nothing (including water and cigarettes) is supposed to pass through the lips from dawn to sunset. Foreigners and travellers are exempt from this, but you should still refrain from doing it in public.
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