Easter and Christmas are the two most prominent festivals for the nearly 3 million Christians in Pakistan. Easter is marked by fasting (Lent), special prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan, and community feasts. In cities like Lahore and Karachi, Christian colonies are decorated, and the government often ensures that the community is provided with additional security and financial bonuses for lower-grade employees.

PIFF is a premier cinematic event in Karachi that brings together filmmakers, actors, and critics from Pakistan and across the world. It features film screenings, workshops, and panel discussions on the 'Revival of Pakistani Cinema.' The festival aims to showcase local talent to international distributors and to foster a culture of creative storytelling and technical excellence in the country's growing media industry.

The Punjab Youth Festival, held in Lahore, was a massive provincial initiative aimed at engaging the youth in sports and extracurricular activities. At its peak, it saw millions of participants and set world records for the largest human flag, largest singing of the national anthem, and several individual athletic feats. It remains a significant example of large-scale youth mobilization in Pakistan's recent history.

The Phool Festival is one of the four major annual festivals of the Kalash people. It is held in September to celebrate the harvest of grapes and walnuts. Like other Kalash festivals, it involves communal singing and dancing in the village squares. It is a time of joy and preparation for the harsh winter months ahead in the remote valleys of Chitral.

Budh Purnima is observed by the small Buddhist community in Pakistan and international pilgrims. Pakistan, being the heart of the ancient Gandhara civilization, hosts many sacred sites. Every year, monks and followers visit the Dharmarajika Stupa in Taxila and the ruins of Takht-i-Bahi to perform religious rites, highlighting Pakistan's rich multi-religious history and its efforts to promote the 'Buddhist Trail' for tourism.

The Thar Desert Festival is held in Mithi or Umerkot to celebrate the unique culture of the Tharparkar region. Camels are central to the life of Tharis, and the festival features beautifully decorated camels in racing and dancing competitions. The event also highlights the traditional desert music, embroidery, and the resilient lifestyle of the people living in one of the most vibrant arid regions of the world.

Iqbal Day is a national day celebrated to honor Allama Iqbal, the philosopher and poet who conceived the idea of a separate state for Muslims in South Asia. Special ceremonies are held at his tomb in Lahore (Mazar-e-Iqbal) where the change of guard takes place. Schools and universities hold speech and poetry competitions to educate the youth about his message of 'Khudi' (selfhood) and his vision for the Muslim world.

Malam Jabba is Pakistan's premier ski resort located in the Swat District. The winter festival held here features skiing competitions, ice skating, paragliding, and snow sculpture contests. Organized by the Pakistan Air Force and the tourism department, the event has become a major highlight of the winter tourism calendar, attracting professional skiers and snow enthusiasts from across the country.

Kashmir Solidarity Day was first proposed in 1990 and has been observed as a national holiday ever since. The day is marked by public rallies, human chains at the Kohala Bridge and other entry points to Azad Kashmir, and seminars to highlight the human rights situation in the disputed territory. It is a day of remembrance and collective national expression of support for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination.

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is the most celebrated poet of the Sindhi language. His Urs is held in the town of Bhit Shah, where thousands of 'Fuqra' (devotees) gather to sing his poetry (Shah Jo Risalo) in a unique musical style developed by the saint himself. The three-day event includes literary conferences, cattle shows, and a vibrant marketplace, serving as a pillar of Sindhi spiritual and cultural life.