The Interior Ministry on Wednesday released the list of public holidays that will fall in 2019. It was reported that the notification clarifies that dates for the Muslim festivals will be subject to change according to the sighting of the moon. In case of a change in the dates for such holidays, a separate notification will be issued.
The holidays include:
Kashmir Day — February 5
Pakistan Day — March 23
Labour Day — May 1
Eidul Fitr — June 5, 6, 7
Eidul Azha — August 12, 13, 14
Independence day — August 14
Ashura — September 9, 10
Eid-i-Miladun Nabi — November 10
Quaid-i-Azam Day — December 25
The following dates will be considered bank holidays. However, while banks will remain shut to the public on these days, employees will have to report to work as usual.
May 6 (corresponding to the first day of Ramzan)
July 1
