Court holidays in Pakistan 2027 (expected dates)

In 2027, Pakistan’s courts are expected to close for the fixed national holidays — Kashmir Day (5 February), Pakistan Day (23 March), Labour Day (1 May), Youm-e-Takbeer (28 May), Independence Day (14 August), Iqbal Day (9 November) and Quaid-e-Azam Day (25 December) — and for Islamic holidays whose dates depend on moon sighting: Eid ul Fitr around 10 March, Eid ul Adha around 16–17 May, Ashura around 14–15 June and Eid Milad-un-Nabi around 15 August. The official list is issued by the federal government, usually in December or January; until then these dates are expectations. See the interactive court holidays 2027 calendar.

Information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed 26 October 2026. Confirm with official notifications.

#Which 2027 holidays have fixed dates?

These follow the pattern of recent years’ federal notifications. A notification can add or remove days, so treat even fixed dates as provisional until the 2027 list is issued.

#Which holidays depend on moon sighting?

These are estimates from astronomical calendars. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announces moon sighting shortly before each Islamic month; the government then confirms the holidays. Expect a shift of a day either way.

#Are there optional holidays?

Federal notifications usually also list optional holidays for minority communities — for example Easter, Holi, Diwali and Christmas-related days — which apply to members of those communities. Courts normally remain open on optional holidays.

#When are court vacations?

Court vacations are separate from public holidays. Each High Court notifies its own summer vacation (typically in the hottest months) and, for district courts, summer and winter vacations by station. During vacations, courts usually work with duty judges for urgent matters, bail and fresh cases. Check:

• the Lahore High Court (opens in a new tab) for the High Court and Punjab’s district courts;
• the Sindh High Court (opens in a new tab), Islamabad High Court (opens in a new tab), Peshawar High Court (opens in a new tab) and Balochistan High Court (opens in a new tab) for their notifications.

#What about unexpected closures?

Courts can close at short notice — local holidays declared by a provincial government, weather, security, or bar association strike calls. On such days, cases are usually adjourned to new dates. Check the cause list or case status and update your diary.

#How should I plan my diary around holidays?

1. When a next date falls on an expected holiday, mark it and check again when the official list is out.
2. Before long holidays such as Eid, review all hearings in the week after — dates are often re-fixed.
3. Note vacation periods so you know which matters only duty courts will take.

In Munshi, each hearing keeps its own date; when a court re-fixes it, log the outcome as "adjourned" with the new date and reminders update automatically.

#Summary

Fixed holidays are predictable, Islamic holidays move with the moon, and court vacations are notified separately by each High Court. Use this page and the 2027 calendar for planning, and confirm every date with the official notification.