There is no official 23 Sept holiday in Pakistan. Media posts and social shares claiming a nationwide shutdown for 23 Sept are untrue. Pakistan official holiday calendar and government notices do not list 23 September as a holiday. Some confusion arose because other countries like Saudi Arabia observed a holiday on that date.
Official Status of 23 Sept Holiday in Pakistan
Pakistan published national and bank holiday calendars (government and reputable calendar services) for 2025 do not show 23 September as a public holiday. News checks by national outlets and verified holiday lists confirm there was no federal announcement to mark 23 September as a day off for government or private sectors.
Social posts and forwards claimed a nationwide holiday on 23 Sept — many of these appear to have been sparked by unrelated announcements (for example, Saudi Arabia declared a national day holiday on 23 September, which led some cross-border confusion). Always verify with the federal cabinet or official ministry statements before sharing.
Also Read: Public Holidays in September 2025: Pakistan and Worldwide
Impact for workers & travellers
No automatic day off — public offices, banks, and most private companies will operate as usual on 23 September.
If you see a message claiming a holiday, verify via the official cabinet site or your employer’s HR channel before acting.
Don’t confuse international/foreign national holidays with Pakistan national holidays — they don’t apply inside Pakistan. For example, Saudi Arabia observed a holiday on 23 Sept 2025; that is not related to 23 sept holiday in Pakistan .
