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Ashura 2025 in Pakistan

Is Ashura a Public Holiday?

Ashura is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2025, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.

Ashura Observances

Holiday currently only shown for years 2005–2025.

Note: During a public holiday, government offices and most businesses are closed so people have a day off work.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2005 Fri Feb 18 Ashura Public Holiday
2006 Wed Feb 8 Ashura Public Holiday
2007 Sun Jan 28 Ashura Public Holiday
2008 Fri Jan 18 Ashura Public Holiday
2009 Tue Jan 6 Ashura Public Holiday
2009 Sat Dec 26 Ashura Public Holiday
2010 Thu Dec 16 Ashura Public Holiday
2011 Mon Dec 5 Ashura Public Holiday
2012 Fri Nov 23 Ashura Public Holiday
2013 Wed Nov 13 Ashura Public Holiday
2014 Mon Nov 3 Ashura Public Holiday
2015 Fri Oct 23 Ashura Public Holiday
2016 Tue Oct 11 Ashura Public Holiday
2017 Sat Sep 30 Ashura Public Holiday
2018 Fri Sep 21 Ashura Public Holiday
2019 Mon Sep 9 Ashura Public Holiday
2020 Sat Aug 29 Ashura Public Holiday
2021 Wed Aug 18 Ashura Public Holiday
2022 Tue Aug 9 Ashura Public Holiday
2023 Sat Jul 29 Ashura Public Holiday
2024 Wed Jul 17 Ashura Public Holiday
2025 Sun Jul 6 Ashura Public 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.