Long weekends in Pakistan, 2026
Pakistan's calendar gives 5 natural long weekends in 2026 — three or more consecutive free days without taking leave — and 3 more open up with bridge days. The best value is Fri 20 Mar – Mon 23 Mar: 4 days off for free.
| Dates | Days off | Costs | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Feb – Sun 8 Feb | 4 | 1 day | یومِ یکجہتیِ کشمیر · bridge: Fri 6 Feb |
| Fri 20 Mar – Mon 23 Mar | 4 | free | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), یومِ پاکستان |
| Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May | 3 | free | Labour Day |
| Wed 27 May – Sun 31 May | 5 | 1 day | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha), یومِ تکبیر · bridge: Fri 29 May |
| Fri 14 Aug – Sun 16 Aug | 3 | free | یومِ آزادی |
| Sat 22 Aug – Tue 25 Aug | 4 | 1 day | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) · bridge: Mon 24 Aug |
| Sat 7 Nov – Mon 9 Nov | 3 | free | یومِ اقبال |
| Fri 25 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | 3 | free | یومِ قائدِاعظم |
Sources and last check
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FAQ
How many long weekends does Pakistan have in 2026?
5 without taking any leave, and 3 more that need one or two bridge days. The table lists every one with its dates.
What is the best bridge day in Pakistan in 2026?
Fri 20 Mar – Mon 23 Mar — 4 consecutive days off, no leave needed, built around End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) and یومِ پاکستان.
What counts as a long weekend here?
Three or more consecutive free days involving at least one public holiday. Plain two-day weekends are not listed, and a stretch is only 'bridged' when a single working day sits between free days on both sides.
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