2026-02-18 | BPRD Circular Letter No. 05

OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1447 A.H.

The State Bank of Pakistan mandates revised office hours

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Circulars/Notifications - Banking Policy & Regulations Department

BPRD Circular Letter No. 05

February 18, 2026

The Presidents / Chief Executives All Banks / DFIs / MFBs

Dear Sir/Madam,

OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1447 A.H.

During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs:

Days

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday

09:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. (without break)

Friday

09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (without break)

  1. Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:

Days

Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing

Monday to Thursday

09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break)

Friday

09:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (without break)

  1. After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre Ramadan timings.

Yours truly ,

-Sd/-

(Muhammad Afzal Khattak)

Additional Director