Regulatory Alerts2026-02-18 | BPRD Circular Letter No. 05 of 2026Added · Updated
Office and Business Hours During Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H.
The State Bank of Pakistan mandates reduced office hours for its own operations and all banks, DFIs, and MFBs during Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1447 A.H. State Bank offices will operate from 09:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Financial institutions must observe public dealing hours from 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. These adjusted timings automatically revert to pre-Ramadan schedules upon the conclusion of the month.
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BPRD Circular Letter No. 05
OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1447 A.H.
February 18, 2026
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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)
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 sincerely,
Muhammad Afzal Khattak Additional Director
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OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1447 A.H.
February 18, 2026