Pakistan Day in Pakistan
2027 holiday dates
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Pakistan Day
Pakistan Day is observed on 23 March and is classified as a public holiday in the existing calendar. It commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the adoption of Pakistan’s first constitution in 1956.
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
Tuesday, 23 March 2027 · Recorded confirmed — source review pending
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2026 dates
- — Listed public holidayRecorded confirmed — source review pending
2028 dates
- — Listed public holidayRecorded confirmed — source review pending
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 Pakistan Day 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 Pakistan Day, 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 Pakistan Day, 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 All-India Muslim League adopted the Lahore Resolution during its March 1940 session, advancing the demand for autonomous Muslim-majority states. On 23 March 1956, Pakistan became an Islamic republic under its first constitution.
Why it matters
The day connects the political movement that led to Pakistan with the country’s constitutional development. It is distinct from Independence Day on 14 August.
Observance
The principal observances include a military parade, flag displays, official addresses and investiture ceremonies. Families also visit parks and national monuments.
Travel and planning
Expect security cordons and traffic diversions in Islamabad near parade activities. Travellers should check official route advisories and transport schedules.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pakistan Day?
Pakistan Day is observed on 23 March.
What does it commemorate?
It recalls the 1940 Lahore Resolution and Pakistan becoming a republic in 1956.
Is it Independence Day?
No. Independence Day is a separate holiday on 14 August.
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