Regulatory Alerts2025-03-01 | BPRD Circular Letter No. 06Office and Business Hours During Ramadan 1446 A.H.
The State Bank of Pakistan mandates adjusted office and public banking hours for all commercial banks, DFIs, and MFBs throughout Ramadan 1446 A.H. Administrative operations will run continuously from 09:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 12:30 p.m. on Fridays, while public banking services will close at 02:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. These reduced schedules will automatically revert to standard pre-Ramadan timings once the holy month concludes.
Circulars/Notifications - Banking Policy & Regulations Department
BPRD Circular Letter No. 06 of 2025
March 01, 2025
The Presidents / Chief Executives All Banks / DFIs / MFBs
Dear Sir / Madam
OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1446 A.H.
During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1446 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)
- 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)
- After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre Ramadan timings.
Yours truly ,
Sd/-
(Syed Imran Ali) Additional Director