This 2027 calendar with holidays puts every date you need in one place. In fact, a good year starts with a clear plan, and 2027 gives you plenty to plan for. The year 2027 is not a leap year, so it has 365 days. It starts on Friday, 1 January 2027. Moreover, it holds fixed public holidays, expected Islamic holidays and long weekends worth marking now. This guide lists them all, month by month, with simple planning tips.
2027 Calendar With Holidays: The Year at a Glance
The year 2027 starts on a Friday, so the very first day is a holiday in Pakistan. In fact, New Year Day falls on Friday, 1 January 2027, which gives many people a three-day weekend to start the year. Moreover, the year has 365 days and 52 weeks, with no extra day in February. As a result, you can plan the whole year on a normal calendar. Meanwhile, the fixed public holidays fall on a mix of weekdays, so a few long weekends need one extra day of leave. Finally, the Islamic holidays depend on the moon, so their dates may move by a day. Keep that in mind as you read the dates below.
Public Holidays in Pakistan
These are the fixed public holidays in Pakistan for 2027. For example, each one falls on the same date every year. In addition, the weekday for each date is set, so you can plan leave with trust. The government has not issued the 2027 holiday list yet, so the final list may add extra days. As a result, check the official notice when it comes out. Meanwhile, these fixed dates are safe to mark on your calendar now.
- New Year Day: Friday, 1 January 2027.
- Kashmir Solidarity Day: Friday, 5 February 2027.
- Pakistan Day: Tuesday, 23 March 2027.
- Labour Day: Saturday, 1 May 2027.
- Youm-e-Takbeer: Friday, 28 May 2027.
- Independence Day: Saturday, 14 August 2027.
- Iqbal Day: Tuesday, 9 November 2027.
- Quaid-e-Azam Day: Saturday, 25 December 2027.
- Christmas Day: Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Two of these dates give you a free long weekend. For example, Kashmir Solidarity Day falls on a Friday, so it joins the weekend with no leave needed. In addition, Youm-e-Takbeer falls on a Friday too, which makes another three-day break in May. Meanwhile, Pakistan Day falls on a Tuesday, so one day of leave on Monday, 22 March, gives you four days off. As a result, March is a fine month for a short trip. Finally, Iqbal Day falls on a Tuesday as well, so the same trick works in November.
More Days Off in the Second Half of the Year
Two holidays fall on Saturdays, so they may feel less useful. For example, Labour Day falls on Saturday, 1 May 2027, and Independence Day falls on Saturday, 14 August 2027. In addition, Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas Day both fall on Saturday, 25 December 2027. As a result, workers with a Saturday off gain little extra rest on those dates. Meanwhile, Christmas is still a warm season in Karachi, and our guide to Holy Trinity Cathedral shows a fine place to visit in December.
Islamic Dates to Watch
Islamic holidays follow the moon, so their dates are estimates, not fixed dates. In fact, each date below depends on moon sighting, and it may move by one day. Moreover, the moon sighting committee will set the final dates closer to the time. As a result, treat these dates as a guide for planning, not as a promise. Finally, book travel with dates that you can change if you need to.
- Ramadan starts: expected Monday, 8 February 2027. It could start on Tuesday, 9 February instead. The date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
- Eid ul-Fitr: expected Wednesday, 10 March 2027. It could fall on Tuesday, 9 March or Thursday, 11 March. The date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
- Eid ul-Adha: expected Monday, 17 May 2027. It could fall on Sunday, 16 May or Tuesday, 18 May. The date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
- Ashura: expected Tuesday, 15 June 2027. It could fall on 14 or 16 June. The date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
- Eid Milad un Nabi: expected Sunday, 15 August 2027. It could fall on Monday, 16 August. The date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
Ramadan will likely start in early February, so it will shape work hours and family meals for about a month. In addition, Eid ul-Fitr will likely fall in mid-March, close to Pakistan Day, so March could hold two big breaks. Meanwhile, Eid ul-Adha will likely fall on a Monday in May, which gives a long weekend with no leave needed. As a result, May is a strong month for family travel.
Holidays in the United States
Many readers also track US holidays for work, study or family abroad. For example, US federal holidays shape office hours and flight prices. In addition, they help students and workers plan calls with family in America. Here are the main US holidays in 2027, with each weekday checked.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, 18 January 2027.
- Memorial Day: Monday, 31 May 2027.
- Independence Day: Sunday, 4 July 2027.
- Labor Day: Monday, 6 September 2027.
- Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, 25 November 2027.
- Christmas Day: Saturday, 25 December 2027.
Most US holidays fall on a Monday, which makes long weekends easy. For example, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day all fall on Mondays in 2027. In addition, Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, so many Americans take Friday off too. Meanwhile, Independence Day falls on a Sunday, so the federal day off moves to Monday, 5 July for many offices. Finally, Christmas falls on a Saturday, just as it does in Pakistan.
2027 Calendar With Holidays: Month by Month
January: The year opens with New Year Day on Friday, 1 January. In addition, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, 18 January in the US.
February: Kashmir Solidarity Day falls on Friday, 5 February. Moreover, Ramadan will likely start on Monday, 8 February, though the date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
March: Eid ul-Fitr will likely fall on Wednesday, 10 March, though the date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day. In addition, Pakistan Day falls on Tuesday, 23 March.
April: April has no fixed public holiday in Pakistan. For example, it is a calm month that suits work, study and short trips.
May: Labour Day falls on Saturday, 1 May. Moreover, Eid ul-Adha will likely fall on Monday, 17 May, and Youm-e-Takbeer falls on Friday, 28 May. Both Islamic dates depend on moon sighting and may move by one day.
June: Ashura will likely fall on Tuesday, 15 June, though the date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day. In addition, schools break for summer in this month.
The Second Half of 2027
July: US Independence Day falls on Sunday, 4 July. For example, Americans mark the day with fireworks and family meals.
August: Independence Day falls on Saturday, 14 August. Moreover, Eid Milad un Nabi will likely fall on Sunday, 15 August, though the date depends on moon sighting and may move by one day.
September: Labor Day falls on Monday, 6 September in the US. In addition, September has no public holiday in Pakistan.
October: October has no fixed public holiday in Pakistan. For example, the month suits travel, since the weather cools down.
November: Iqbal Day falls on Tuesday, 9 November. Moreover, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, 25 November in the US.
December: The year closes with Quaid-e-Azam Day and Christmas Day, both on Saturday, 25 December. In addition, New Year Eve falls on Friday, 31 December, so the year ends with a Friday night of joy.
How to Plan Your Leave Around Long Weekends in 2027
Smart leave planning turns single holidays into real breaks. For example, take Monday, 22 March off, and Pakistan Day gives you four days, from Saturday to Tuesday. In addition, take Monday, 8 November off, and Iqbal Day gives you four days too. Meanwhile, the Friday holidays need no leave at all: New Year Day, Kashmir Solidarity Day and Youm-e-Takbeer all fall on Fridays. As a result, you get three long weekends free.
Book Eid travel early. For example, flights and buses fill fast in the days before Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. In addition, hotel prices rise as the dates get close. As a result, book your seats as soon as the moon sighting date is set. Meanwhile, keep your plans soft until then, since the date may move by one day. A hill trip is a fine pick for a long weekend, and our guides to Kashmir Smast and Dheer Kot can help you pick a place.
Your 2027 Calendar With Holidays Checklist
Use this short list to set up your year in one sitting. For example, mark the fixed holidays on your wall calendar first, since those dates will not move. In addition, pencil in the expected Islamic holidays, and check the moon sighting news when each date nears. Meanwhile, add the US holidays if you work or study with people abroad. Finally, set a note to check the government holiday list for 2027 when it is issued, since it may add extra days.
Then plan one thing per season. For example, pick a spring trip for March, a family break for May and a rest week for December. In addition, set money goals for the year, such as a small saving target each month. As a result, the year feels planned, not rushed.
So what will you mark first on your 2027 calendar? A holiday, a trip or a fresh goal? Tell us in the comments, and save this 2027 calendar with holidays to plan your year with ease.
Photo credit: A calendar cover photo, Cox’s Bazar, by Ahsan Ahmed Antu, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
