Gift calendar 2027: every date to send gifts to family in Pakistan
The 2027 dates for Ramadan, Eid ul Fitr, Mother's Day, Eid ul Adha and more, with the date to send by so your gift arrives in time.
If you send gifts home from abroad, these are the dates to plan around in 2027: Ramadan begins around Monday 8 February, Eid ul Fitr is expected on Tuesday 9 March, Mother's Day in Pakistan is Sunday 9 May, and Eid ul Adha is expected on Sunday 16 May. The Islamic dates are expected dates: Pakistan's Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms each one by moon sighting, sometimes a day later.
Below is every date at a glance, then what to send and when to order for each.
2027 at a glance
| Date | Occasion | Send by |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 8 Feb (expected) | Ramadan begins | Fri 5 Feb |
| Sun 14 Feb | Valentine's Day | Thu 11 Feb |
| Tue 9 Mar (expected) | Eid ul Fitr | Thu 4 Mar |
| Sun 9 May | Mother's Day | Wed 5 May |
| Sun 16 May (expected) | Eid ul Adha | Tue 11 May |
| Sun 20 Jun | Father's Day | Wed 16 Jun |
| Sat 14 Aug | Independence Day | Wed 11 Aug |
| Sat 25 Dec | Christmas and Quaid-e-Azam Day | Tue 21 Dec |
"Send by" is the date to place your order so there's room for preparation, payment from abroad and delivery. For anything made to order, or going to a city other than Lahore, add a few more days.
Ramadan (from around 8 February)
Ramadan isn't traditionally a gift-giving month, but a gift at the start of it, or for iftar, is a thoughtful way to be part of it from far away.
- What to send: dates, an iftar hamper, a box of mithai or fruit for the family's iftar table, or a Quran and prayer mat set.
- When: in the first week, before the house gets busy, or any evening for iftar.
- Plan ahead: the last ten nights start around 28 February, and the week before Eid is the busiest time of the year for bakers and riders.
More ideas: Ramadan and iftar gifts for family in Pakistan.
Eid ul Fitr (expected Tuesday 9 March)
The big one. If Ramadan lasts 30 days, Eid falls a day later, on Wednesday 10 March.
- What to send: mithai and a cake for the table, new clothes or accessories, Eidi for the children, and gifts for the house before the guests arrive.
- When: aim for delivery the day before the expected date. It arrives in time whichever day Eid falls.
- Order early: from the last week of Ramadan, delivery slots fill up fast.
More ideas: Eid gifts to send to family in Pakistan.
Mother's Day (Sunday 9 May)
Pakistan marks Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May, the same day as the US and Canada. The UK's Mothering Sunday is earlier, in March, so check which one your family keeps.
- What to send: a cake for the morning, flowers, and something she'll keep, such as a shawl, a keepsake or a gift from her favourite shop.
- When: a Sunday morning delivery, so the whole family is home to share it.
More ideas: Mother's Day gifts to send to Pakistan.
Eid ul Adha (expected Sunday 16 May)
Eid ul Adha comes just a week after Mother's Day in 2027, so if you're sending both, order them together.
- What to send: mithai and sweets for the guests, something for the house, gifts for the children, and something practical for the cook, who will be busy for three days.
- When: the day before. Many shops and couriers close for the Eid holidays, so delivery during Eid itself is limited.
Father's Day (Sunday 20 June)
Always the third Sunday of June.
- What to send: something he'll use every day, such as a watch, a wallet, attar or a good shawl for winter, or simply his favourite sweets.
- Mid-June heat: choose a morning delivery for cakes, and avoid chocolate travelling far.
More ideas: gift ideas for your father in Pakistan.
Valentine's Day, Independence Day and Christmas
- Valentine's Day (14 February) falls in the first week of Ramadan in 2027. Flowers and a cake for a spouse or your parents are a gentle way to mark it.
- Independence Day (14 August) is a Saturday. Green-and-white cakes, flags for the children, and a call home go a long way.
- 25 December is Christmas, and also Quaid-e-Azam Day, a public holiday. For Christian friends and family, a cake and flowers delivered on Christmas Eve are a lovely touch.
Personal dates matter more
Festivals are on everyone's calendar. Birthdays and anniversaries are the ones that slip by when you live abroad. Our guide to never missing a family birthday from abroad has a simple system. Or set a free reminder below, and we'll email you a week before each date.
Planning a gift for one of these dates?
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