About British High Commission Islamabad
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, P O Box 1122, Islamabad
Islamabad
Pakistan
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/pakistan/british-high-commission-islamabad
Disabled access
There is no public access to the British High Commission without a prior appointment. If you have an appointment for a meeting at the High Commission and require assistance for a disability, please contact the person you are meeting.
2026 Public Holidays
Our offices will be closed for the following public holidays in 2026:
| Date | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1st January | New Year’s Day |
| Monday 23rd March | Pakistan Day |
| Tuesday 24th March | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 1 * (Substitute Day) |
| Wednesday 25th March | Eid-ul-Fitr Day 2 * (Substitute Day) |
| Friday 3rd April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6th April | Easter Holiday |
| Wednesday 27th May | Eid ul-Azha Day 1 * |
| Thursday 28th May | Eid ul-Azha Day 2 * |
| Friday 26th June | Ashura * |
| Friday 14th August | Independence Day |
| Tuesday 25th August | Eid Milad un-Nabi* |
| Monday 31st August | Summer Bank Holiday** |
| Friday 25th December | Christmas Day |
| Monday 28th December | Boxing Day (Substitute Day) |
*Actual dates subject to the sighting of the moon.
** Karachi – Diwali celebration (Nov 2026) will replace Summer Bank Holiday.