As per decision of the Federal Government communicated vide Notification No.6/2/1996-D-2 dated April 12, 2022, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will observe six days working week with the following office hours during the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, which shall also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs:
Days |
Office Hours |
Monday to Thursday and Saturday |
08:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Prayer break 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) |
Friday |
08:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
2. Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing:
Days |
Business (Banking) Hours
for Public Dealing |
Monday to Thursday and Saturday |
08:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
Friday |
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (without break) |
3. However, except Friday, banks / MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (without break) as per their business requirements.
4. The above timings shall come into force with immediate effect and remain continue unless modified or withdrawn.