Is Diwali/Deepavali a Public Holiday in Pakistan?
Diwali/Deepavali is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2023. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Diwali/Deepavali Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | 27 October | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | 14 November | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2021 | Thu | 4 November | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | 24 October | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2023 | Sun | 12 November | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2024 | Fri | 1 November | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |
| 2025 | Tue | 21 October | Diwali/Deepavali | Optional Holiday |