Ramadan 2023: SBP announces bank timings
Banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction
March 22, 2023
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Wednesday the timings for the banking sector for the holy month of Ramadan.
According to a notification issued by the SBP, the time has been updated for both public dealing and office timings.
Public dealing timings:
- Monday to Thursday — 9am to 2pm(without break)
- Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)
Office timings:
- Monday to Thursday — 9am to 3:30pm (with prayer break from 2pm to 2:30pm)
- Friday — 8:30am to 1pm (without break)
"After Ramadan, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre-Ramadan timings," the notification read.
Banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction.
