Pakistan RAMADAN 2026 Banking Hours
WEB DESK: (Click Pakistan) Pakistan’s central bank has announced revised banking hours for Ramadan 2026, introducing temporary changes to facilitate employees and customers observing the holy month.
In a statement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said that all public and private banks will operate under a special Ramadan schedule throughout the month. From Monday to Thursday, bank office hours will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while on Fridays, offices will operate from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For public dealing, banks will provide services from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Monday and Thursday. On Fridays, customer transactions will be handled from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SBP stated that normal banking hours will resume after Ramadan concludes.
Meanwhile, authorities are preparing for the expected start of Ramadan 2026, which is likely to fall on either Thursday, Feb. 19, or Friday, Feb. 20, depending on the sighting of the moon. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to meet on the evening of Feb. 18 to observe the moon and make the final announcement.
According to astronomical estimates, if the Islamic month of Shaban lasts 29 days, Ramadan will begin on Feb. 19. If Shaban completes 30 days, the first fast will be observed on Feb. 20.
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