United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan
United Kingdom High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan
United Kingdom High Commission in Karachi, Pakistan
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Pakistani and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 2 hours, 24 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 2 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 2 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks |
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Pakistan?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Pakistan including Islamabad and Karachi.
2 - Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Pakistani citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Pakistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Pakistan?
The British representative offices in Pakistan will be closed in observance of the following Pakistani and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Day (GB) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Pakistan
London, United Kingdom time is 5:00 hours behind Islamabad, Pakistan