KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday notified revised business hours for commercial banks during the holy month of Ramadan.
During the month of fasting, the following office hours will be observed in the SBP, which will also be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks.
Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 03:30 pm with prayer break from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm whereas on Fridays office hours will be from 08.30 am to 1:00 pm without break.
Ramadan Bank Timings 2024
| Days | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 03:30 p.m. |
| Prayer break 02:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m | |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
Bank Hours for Public Dealings
| Day | Business Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
However, it is further advised to observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing. Monday to Thursday from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm without break whereas on Fridays business (banking) hours for public dealing will be from 08:30 am to 1:00 pm without break.
After the month of Ramadan, the above timings will automatically revert to pre-Ramadan timings.
