KARACHI (Kashmir English): State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new bank timings for public dealings during the month of Ramzan 2026 in Pakistan.
In a post on social media accounts, the central bank said that banks will operate from 9 am to 2 pm, Monday to Thursday, without any break.
On Fridays, banking hours will run from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
Banking hours for public dealing during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 2026 shall be as follows:
Mon – Thurs: 9am to 2pm
Fridays: 9am to 12:30pm#SBPAnnouncements #Ramadan #BankTimings pic.twitter.com/kBv4oPMG2N— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) February 18, 2026
Bank holiday
Earlier, the SBP announced all banks across the country will observe a “bank holiday” on Thursday, 1st of Ramazan, 1447 A.H., for Zakat deduction.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the central bank said that all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) will remain closed for public dealings on the same date.
However, the SBP clarified that employees of banks, DFIs, and MFBs will attend the office as usual.
The day will be treated as a normal working day for staff, except that there will be no public dealings.
The annual bank holiday is observed in line with the practice of deducting Zakat from eligible accounts on the first day of Ramazan.
