Labour Day
Labor Day (Labour Day or May Day) is observed in Pakistan on May 1 each year to pay tribute to workers’ sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights.
Diwali is also known as Deepavali, Dipavali, Dewali, Deepawali, or the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated in October or November each year. Diwali celebrations can last for about five days.
Is Diwali/Deepavali a Public Holiday?
Diwali/Deepavali is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in Pakistan allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open.
Dipa oil lamps are often lit for Diwali celebrations.
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About Diwali/Deepavali
Read more about Diwali/Deepavali.Diwali/Deepavali Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.
Note: A limited number of optional holidays are granted to workers from specific groups, religious denominations, or sects. The holiday should not result in any substantial work disruption.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tue | Nov 1 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2006 | Sat | Oct 21 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2007 | Fri | Nov 9 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2008 | Tue | Oct 28 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2009 | Sat | Oct 17 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2010 | Fri | Nov 5 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2011 | Wed | Oct 26 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2012 | Tue | Nov 13 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2013 | Sun | Nov 3 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2014 | Thu | Oct 23 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2015 | Wed | Nov 11 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2016 | Sun | Oct 30 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2017 | Thu | Oct 19 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Nov 7 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Oct 27 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Nov 14 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | Nov 4 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Oct 24 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | Nov 12 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | Nov 1 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Oct 20 | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
