Eid Milad-un-Nabi in Pakistan
2026 holiday dates
Recorded confirmed — source review pending
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Mawlid al-Nabi
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, also called 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal, commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s birth and is classified as a public holiday in the existing Pakistan calendar. Its Gregorian date is confirmed by moon sighting each year.
Public holiday / closure dates
- — Listed public holiday · Recorded confirmed — source review pending
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Saturday, 14 August 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2027 dates
- — Listed public holidayEstimated / awaiting confirmation
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Source review is pending for this calendar. Estimated dates may change; check the responsible authority before making commitments.
Office arrangements
The calendar classifies the listed Mawlid al-Nabi dates for public-holiday planning. Independent evidence held here does not establish closure for every government office or private employer. Check the notice applying to your organisation, including any essential-service roster.
Bank arrangements
For branch visits around Mawlid al-Nabi, check your bank and the applicable State Bank notice. A calendar classification does not independently verify that every bank is closed. Any evidence shown on this page applies only to its stated institution, dates and scope.
School arrangements
For attendance or activities around Mawlid al-Nabi, use your school or education authority calendar. The records here do not establish school closure, winter vacations or reopening dates for every institution.
History
The observance falls on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal in the customary observance calendar used here. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee determines the start of the lunar month, after which the government confirms the civil date.
Why it matters
The day expresses devotion to the Prophet’s life and teachings. Public programmes commonly emphasize compassion, ethical conduct and service to others.
Observance
Mosques and communities arrange recitations, seerat conferences, processions and illuminated decorations. Charitable meals and religious broadcasts are also common.
Travel and planning
Processions and security plans may disrupt traffic in urban centres. Verify the announced date and district route restrictions close to travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Eid Milad-un-Nabi?
It is observed on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal; the Gregorian date is confirmed annually.
Is the 2028 date confirmed?
No reviewed 2028 occurrence is available in this dataset. This does not establish whether an authority has published an announcement.
Is it a public holiday?
The available dates are classified as public holidays in the existing calendar. Check their data status and the applicable authority notice.
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