Quaid-e-Azam Day in Pakistan
2028 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 Quaid-e-Azam Day
Quaid-e-Azam Day is observed on 25 December, the birthday of Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The existing calendar classifies it as a public holiday, and it shares the date with Christmas Day.
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
Friday, 25 December 2026 · 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
2027 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 Quaid-e-Azam 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 Quaid-e-Azam 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 Quaid-e-Azam 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
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25 December 1876 and led the All-India Muslim League during the movement that resulted in Pakistan’s creation. He became the country’s first governor-general in 1947.
Why it matters
The day commemorates Jinnah’s political leadership and prompts discussion of constitutional government, citizenship and his vision for the new state.
Observance
Officials lay wreaths at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, guards are changed ceremonially, and institutions arrange speeches, exhibitions and broadcasts about Jinnah’s life.
Travel and planning
Mazar-e-Quaid and central Karachi can be busy during ceremonies. Check security perimeters, opening arrangements and local traffic diversions.
Frequently asked questions
When is Quaid-e-Azam Day?
It is observed on 25 December.
Who was Quaid-e-Azam?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was Pakistan’s founder and first governor-general.
Does the date also mark Christmas?
Yes. The reviewed calendar identities associate both occasions with 25 December, while keeping their guides separate.
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