Last Updated on: 18th July 2023, 02:15 am
State Bank Of Pakistan Ramadan Timings 2023
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced bank opening hours for the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday.
According to a circular from the Banking Policy and Regulation Department of the Central Bank, the following office hours apply during Ramadan at the State Bank of Pakistan, which are also observed at all banks/IFDs/MFBs:
| Days | Office Hours |
| Monday to 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) |
Public Dealing Hours
Banks/MFBs will observe the following business (banking) hours for public dealing:
| Days | Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing |
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. (without break) |
| Friday | 08:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m. (without break) |
The circular states that after the month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the earlier times will automatically revert to the pre-Ramadan times.
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