The monthly rhythm
Every Pakistani payroll repeats the same cycle. Salaries are paid on the date set in the contract, most often the last working day of the month. Income tax withheld from salaries, EOBI contributions and provincial social security are deposited by the 15th of the following month. Final settlements for anyone who leaves are due within two working days of their last day.
Paydays in 2027 (last working day of each month)
| Month | Last working day | Month | Last working day |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fri 29 Jan | July | Fri 30 Jul |
| February | Fri 26 Feb | August | Tue 31 Aug |
| March | Wed 31 Mar | September | Thu 30 Sep |
| April | Fri 30 Apr | October | Fri 29 Oct |
| May | Mon 31 May | November | Tue 30 Nov |
| June | Wed 30 Jun | December | Fri 31 Dec |
If a payday falls on a public holiday, pay on the working day before so staff are not left waiting.
Fixed public holidays in 2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Day | Friday 5 February |
| Pakistan Day | Tuesday 23 March |
| Labour Day | Saturday 1 May |
| Youm-e-Takbeer | Friday 28 May |
| Independence Day | Saturday 14 August |
| Iqbal Day | Tuesday 9 November |
| Quaid-e-Azam Day | Saturday 25 December |
Eid ul Fitr is expected in March, Eid ul Azha in May, Ashura in June and Eid Milad-un-Nabi in August, with exact dates set by moon sighting and announced by the federal government a few days ahead. Plan cover around them early.
The dates that change the numbers
1 July 2027: the new tax year starts and any changes from the June budget apply to salary withholding. June to September: provinces announce and notify new minimum wages, often backdated to 1 July, which moves EOBI and social security contributions. After 30 June: employers issue annual salary tax certificates. 30 September 2027: employees file their tax returns for the year ended June 2027.
How to run it without missing a date
Fix one approval cut-off about a week before payday, fund payroll three working days ahead, and keep a single calendar that combines paydays, deposit deadlines and holidays. That is exactly the calendar the Crown payroll desk runs for clients each month.
Questions employers ask
When are salaries paid in Pakistan?
On the date fixed in the contract, most commonly the last working day of the month.
When must payroll tax and EOBI be deposited?
Income tax withheld from salaries, EOBI and provincial social security contributions are due by the 15th of the following month.
When does the Pakistani tax year start?
On 1 July; tax year 2027 runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and tax year 2028 starts on 1 July 2027.
How are Eid holidays handled in payroll?
They are paid holidays. Dates depend on moon sighting, so the payroll calendar is confirmed once the government announces them.
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