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World Holidays – Pakistan Holidays and Observances

Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Location:
Southern Asia
Capital:
Islamabad
Code:
PK, PAK
Lat/Long:
30° 23 N 69° 21 E
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Name:
سلامی جمہوریۂ پاكستان
independence:
14 August, 1947
Languages:
English, Urdu, Saraiki
Weekend:
Saturday and Sunday

Pakistan Holidays and Observances in 2024



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Day
Date
Holiday Name
Monday
1 January
Monday
22 April
Tuesday
28 May
Monday
1 July
Friday
12 July
Saturday
13 July
Monday
16 December
Wednesday
25 December
Thursday
26 December
Tuesday
31 December

What is a National day?

National day, a day when a nation celebrates a very important event in its history, such as its establishment

What is a Public holiday?

Public holiday, a holiday established by law, usually a day off for at least a portion of the workforce, such as public-sector employees

An official holiday is a day set aside by custom or law to suspend or reduce routine activities, particularly business or work, including school. A holiday is to allow people to commemorate or celebrate a significant cultural or religious event or tradition. Governments, religious institutions, or other groups or organizations can designate a holiday. How much normal activities are disrupted by a holiday depends on local laws and customs, the type of job held, and personal preferences.

Holidays are often derived from religious or cultural traditions.

It is common for the concept of holidays to be derived from religious observances or cultural traditions. In the past, a holiday's primary purpose was to allow people to perform religious duties associated with significant dates on the calendar. However, holidays are just as much a part of the weekend as any other activity or event in most modern societies. There is a significant difference between government-designated holidays and religious-designated holidays in many countries.

What is difference between holiday and observance?

As nouns, the difference between holiday and observance is that a holiday is a day on which a festival, religious event, or national celebration is traditionally observed. In contrast, the observance complies with law, custom, command, or rule.

Holidays are a regular part of the year, and the official calendars are planned accordingly. An official holiday is a day set aside by custom or law to suspend or reduce routine activities, particularly business or work, including educational institutes. The holiday events allow people to commemorate or celebrate a significant cultural or religious event or tradition. Governments, religious institutions, or other groups or organizations can designate these holidays. The day a particular festival or religious or national event is celebrated is known as a holiday.

In contrast, the regular custom or practice of celebrating this day per law or regulations is called observance. Observance holds a significant position in any society regarding announcing the holidays. How much normal activities are disrupted by a holiday depends on local laws and customs, the type of job held, and personal preferences. Each country has events and special days that call for an off from duties.

Variety of holidays

Each country has allocated holidays as per its individual customs, religion and academic sessions. The holidays are allocated as per their nature and need. There is a significant difference between government-designated holidays and religious-designated holidays in many countries. You can plan your trips, weddings and other gatherings in accordance to the official holidays allocated on the yearly calendar. The official holidays hold a prime importance for all the citizens. In order to figure out the upcoming holidays in advance for any reason, Hubzone provides you an online assistance.

Functioning of the online tool

This online guide helps you determine the holidays of the ongoing year. You simply have to click the specific country and it will open to you all the holidays that are supposed to be coming in the current year. Using this data, you will be able to manage your programs and tasks smoothly. Academic and business schedule can be designed accordingly for which holidays play a vital role.

Features of the tool

The tool allows you to determine the following things:

  • The expected holidays as per yesterday, present and near future
  • Which specific country celebrates which specific holiday
  • The nature of holiday
  • The exact day and date of holiday

FAQs

Do all countries have weekend holidays on the same days?

No, every country sets its weekend according to its own requirements so the weekend holidays vary.

How do the countries decide the holidays?

The decision of all sorts of holidays in a country is a matter of law and custom. The public and official holidays are allocated with a thoughtful approach.

Which country is known to have the most holidays?

Myanmar is known to have the biggest number of holidays i-e 32.



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