Pursuant to the federal government’s directive issued on April 13, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would observe a six-day work week with amended timings.
During Ramzan, working hours for the central bank, development finance institutions (DFIs), microfinance banks (MFBs), and all commercial banks, are as follows:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with a prayer break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Fridays: from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm without a break, according to a notification from SBP.
Public dealing hours
Banks and MFBs have been advised to adhere to the following public dealing business hours:
Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm (no break).
Fridays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (no break).
Banks and MFBs may observe longer business (banking) hours for public dealing from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (without break) on weekdays excluding Fridays, depending on their business needs.
The abovementioned schedule will take effect immediately and will not be changed or withdrawn unless it is amended or canceled.
