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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
Read more about Holi.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.
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