Kashmir Day, observed annually on February 5, is a significant occasion in Pakistan. This day serves as a gesture of solidarity with the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and their struggle for self-determination.
Pakistanis express support for the Kashmiri people by organizing rallies, seminars, and other activities highlighting the region’s unresolved status and ongoing human rights concerns. The day is also marked by prayers for peace and justice in Kashmir.
According to a circular issued by the Government of Pakistan’s Cabinet Division, February 5, 2025, will indeed be observed as a public holiday across the country. The official notification outlines that this day, like in previous years, will be a public holiday to recognize its importance.
Government offices, educational institutions (schools, colleges and universities), and most private businesses will remain closed, allowing citizens to participate in activities that underline the significance of Kashmir Day.
The announcement in the Kashmir day holiday notification reaffirms the national commitment to supporting Kashmir’s cause, emphasizing the collective effort to draw attention to the issue on an international level.