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Shab e-Barat 2024 in Pakistan

Is Shab e-Barat a Public Holiday?

Shab e-Barat 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.

Shab e-Barat 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.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2005MonSep 19Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2006FriSep 8Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2007SunAug 26Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2008SunAug 17Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2009FriJul 31Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2010TueJul 20Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2011SunJul 10Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2012ThuJun 28Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2013MonJun 17Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2014SatJun 14Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2015WedMay 27Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2016MonMay 16Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2017FriMay 5Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2018TueMay 1Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2019SatApr 20Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2020ThuApr 9Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2021MonMar 29Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2022FriMar 18Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2023WedMar 8Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2024MonFeb 26Shab e-BaratOptional Holiday
2025FriFeb 14Shab e-Barat (Tentative Date)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.