Events / 23 March
Islamabad
Pakistan Day Parade
The national day on 23 March, marked by a formal parade in Islamabad and civic events across the country.
Pakistan Day commemorates the 1940 Lahore Resolution. The capital hosts a ceremonial parade with the armed forces and cultural contingents, while monuments like the Pakistan Monument anchor public commemorations.
- National day, 23 March
- Ceremonial parade
- Pakistan Monument commemorations
- Cultural contingents
- When to plan
- 23 March each year; the parade route and security mean planning city movement in advance.
- Getting there
- Islamabad is reached by air or motorway. On the day, expect road closures around the parade route and civic landmarks; plan timings with a local driver.
- Region
- Islamabad guide →
What to expect
A formal, ticketed parade with strict security and early starts, plus public commemorations at Islamabad's monuments. It is a civic occasion rather than a folk festival, dignified and well-organised.
Around the day
The Pakistan Monument and Lok Virsa make natural visits around the 23rd, tying the commemoration to the country's history and heritage.
Plan it with GreenPak
Use Plan a trip to base in Islamabad over the national day with a city stay and driver who knows the route closures.
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