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Holi 2025 in Pakistan

Holi (Dolyatra, Doul Jatra, Basanta-Utsav) is the Hindu festival colors that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, good harvest, and fertility. It usually falls in the later part of February or March.

Is Holi a Public Holiday?

Holi 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.

Holi is a time when everyone throws off the gloom of winter and rejoices in the colors and liveliness of spring.

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About Holi

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Holi 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.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2005 Sun Mar 13 Holi Optional Holiday
2006 Tue Mar 14 Holi Optional Holiday
2007 Sat Mar 3 Holi Optional Holiday
2008 Fri Mar 21 Holi Optional Holiday
2010 Thu Mar 11 Holi Optional Holiday
2011 Sun Mar 20 Holi Optional Holiday
2012 Thu Mar 8 Holi Observance
2013 Tue Mar 26 Holi Optional Holiday
2014 Sun Mar 16 Holi Optional Holiday
2015 Thu Mar 5 Holi Optional Holiday
2016 Thu Mar 24 Holi National Holiday, Hinduism
2017 Mon Mar 13 Holi National Holiday, Hinduism
2018 Thu Mar 1 Holi Optional Holiday
2019 Thu Mar 21 Holi Optional Holiday
2020 Mon Mar 9 Holi Optional Holiday
2021 Sun Mar 28 Holi Optional Holiday
2022 Thu Mar 17 Holi Optional Holiday
2023 Tue Mar 7 Holi Optional Holiday
2024 Sun Mar 24 Holi Optional Holiday
2025 Thu Mar 13 Holi 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.