MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Azad Kashmir government has announced two holidays on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 2026.
According to the notification issued, the Eid holidays will be held on Friday, March 20th and 21st, 2026.
Bank Holidays
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced four-day bank holidays that will affect the banking and financial sector during Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day celebrations.
The official announcement declared that both public and private financial institutions would close their operations for a period of four days throughout the holiday season.
The State Bank of Pakistan will close its operations together with Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP and all banks and financial institutions.
The announcement stated that Eid-ul-Fitr holidays will be observed on Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21. Sunday will be the weekly holiday, and March 23 will be a public holiday to celebrate Pakistan Day.
The State Bank and all banks and financial institutions will start their regular activities again on March 24, according to the statement. The stock exchange will resume its normal trading activities on Tuesday, March 24.
