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Durga Puja 2026 in Pakistan

Is Durga Puja a Public Holiday?

Durga Puja 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.

Durga Puja Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2006–2026.

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.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2006MonOct 2Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2007SatOct 20Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2008TueSep 30Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2009ThuSep 24Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2010SatOct 2Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2011WedSep 28Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2012TueOct 16Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2013SatOct 5Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2014ThuSep 25Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2015SunOct 18Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2016SatOct 1Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2017ThuSep 21Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2018WedOct 17Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2019SunOct 6Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2020FriOct 23Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2021WedOct 13Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2022MonOct 3Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2023SunOct 22Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2024FriOct 11Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2025TueSep 30Durga PujaOptional Holiday
2026MonOct 19Durga PujaOptional 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.

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