State Bank of Pakistan

OFFICE AND BUSINESS HOURS DURING THE MONTH OF RAMADAN-UL-MUBARAK 1442 A.H.

April 12, 2021

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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 1442 A.H.

During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1442 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	10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with prayer break from 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.)
Friday	10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break)

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

Days	Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealings
Monday to Thursday	10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (without break)
Friday	10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break)

However, except Friday, banks / MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with 15 minutes prayer break) at their branches situated in major cities / business centers / commercial markets & hubs / ports etc.
After the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre Ramadan timings.

Yours sincerely,

Syed Imran Ali
Additional Director