The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced revised office and business timings for the month of Ramadan 2024.
According to a notification issued, during the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the SBP and all banks, development financial institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) will adhere to the following timings:
From Monday to Thursday, office hours at the SBP will be from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a prayer break from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. On Fridays, the SBP will operate from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm without a break.
These timings will also be followed by all banks, DFIs, and MFBs.
Additionally, banks and MFBs are advised to maintain minimum business banking hours for public dealing from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm without a break on weekdays. On Fridays, the timing will be from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm without a break.
The notification further states that post-Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, the above timings will automatically revert to pre-Ramadan timings.
The month of Ramadan is expected to commence on March 12 or 13, contingent upon the sighting of the moon.
