Is Ashura a Public Holiday in Pakistan?
Ashura is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2021. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Ashura Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mon | 9 September | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | 29 August | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | 18 August | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 7 August | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Thu | 27 July | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Tue | 16 July | Ashura | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Sat | 5 July | Ashura | Public Holiday |