Certain private schools and universities in Pakistan have academic years that run from August to May. However, the beginning and ending dates of schools in the public and government sectors vary significantly.
The new session begins on April 1 and lasts through March of the following year in government institutions as well as many other private schools and colleges. where student results are typically revealed on March 31.
The beginning and end of the academic year may follow a distinct schedule in various provincial schools and colleges. Summer, winter, and spring breaks are all included in the nine-month length of the school year.
In most schools and universities, there are typically two weekly holidays on Saturday and Sunday. The only weekly holiday observed by some institutions, like many government schools, is Sunday. Public holidays are also observed for both students and instructors in schools and colleges in addition to these weekly holidays.
The following holidays are listed as public holidays on the 2023 school and college holiday schedule.
School & College holidays 2023
| Date | Holiday | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2023 | Kashmir Day | Sunday |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Pakistan Day | Thursday |
| Apr 10,2023 | Easter Monday* | Monday |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Eid-ul-Fitr | Saturday |
| Apr 23, 2023 | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday | Sunday |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Eid-ul-Fitr Holiday | Monday |
| May 1, 2023 | Labour Day | Monday |
| Jun 1, 2023, to Aug 14, 2023 | Summer Holidays | Thursday |
| Jul 16, 2023 to Jul 29, 2023 | Short Summer Break for Hilly Areas | Sunday |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Eid-ul-Azha | Thursday |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Eid-ul-Azha Holiday | Friday |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Eid-ul-Azha Holiday | Saturday |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Ashura | Thursday |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Ashura | Friday |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Independence Day | Monday |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Eid Milad-un-Nabi | Thursday |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Iqbal Day | Thursday |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Quaid-e-Azam Day | Monday |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Christmas Day* | Monday |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Day after Christmas*(for Christians only) | Tuesday |
| Dec 24, 2023, to Dec 31, 2023 | Winter holidays | Sunday |
Kashmir Day
Every year on February 5th, Pakistanis and Kashmiris commemorate unity on Kashmir Day.
Pakistan Day
Every year, the Lahore Resolution, which was enacted on March 23, 1940, is commemorated.
Labour Day
Pakistan observes Labor Day as a public holiday to honour labourers’ accomplishments.
Independence Day
The anniversary of Pakistan’s liberation from British rule. Pakistan’s national vacation is today.
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Quaid-e-Azam On this day, Pakistan’s founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah is honoured. A national holiday is observed in his honour. This vacation falls on Christmas Day, which is a holy day for Christians everywhere, including Pakistan.
Additional Holidays
There are occasionally additional holidays that are not listed on the student holiday calendar but are instead abruptly declared and granted by the government for various reasons. For instance, spring break dates lately varied depending on where in the nation you were.