Pakistan Day

Not to be confused with Independence Day (Pakistan) or Pakistan Day Parade.

Pakistan Day
Minar-e-Pakistan, where the Lahore Resolution was passed
Official name	یومِ پاکستان, Yaum-e-Pakistan
Observed by	Pakistan
Type	Islamic Republic
Significance	Commemoration of Pakistan Resolution and Constitution
Celebrations	Full Joint Inter-Services military parade, conferring of Pakistani national honours
Observances	Pakistan (Diplomatic missions of Pakistan in other countries)
Begins	23 March
Ends	23 March
Date	23 March
Next time	23 March 2027 (2027-03-23)
Duration	24 hours
Frequency	Annual
First time	23 March 1940 (1940-03-23) 23 March 1957 (1957-03-23)

Pakistan Day (Urdu: یومِ پاکستان, romanized: Yaum-e-Pakistan) is a national holiday in Pakistan celebrated annually on 23 March. It commemorates both the adoption of the first constitution, transitioning the country from a dominion to a republic in 1956; as well as the adoption of the Lahore Resolution by the Muslim League at the Minar-e-Pakistan (lit. 'Pakistan Tower') in 1940, laying the foundations of the Pakistan Movement.

The day is celebrated annually, primarily by Government officials and army staff throughout the country, and is a public holiday for civilians. While civilians do not celebrate the public holiday, the Pakistan Armed Forces usually hold a military parade to celebrate both the passing of the Lahore Resolution in 24 March 1940 and the Constitution of Pakistan of 1956.