Public Holidays on 28th and 29th July 2023 for Ashura

The Government of Pakistan has announced two Public Holidays on 28th and 29th July 2023, on the occasion of Ashura (9th & 10th Muharram 1445 AH).

In order to celebrate this day peacefully and respectfully there will be no official trading activities on these days. All public and private departments remain closed during these two holidays. Private and public Labour is also off-duty.

The Government of Pakistan has declared two public holidays on 28th and 29th July 2023 to observe Ashura, which falls on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar. This decision aims to facilitate the people of Pakistan in commemorating the solemn occasion of Ashura, which holds great religious and cultural significance in the country.

Moharram-ul-Haram Holidays- Public Holidays 28th July & 29th July (Ashura 9th & 10th Moharram 1445 AH)