SBP announces bank timings for Ramazan

Banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction

KARACHI (Web Desk) - The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday issued the timings for the banking sector for the holy month of Ramazan.

According to a notification issued by the central bank, the time has been updated for both public dealing and office working. 

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 Ramazan, the above timings will automatically be reverted to pre-Ramazan timings," the notification read. 

The central bank's notification further states that banks will remain closed for public dealing on Friday (March 24) for the purpose of Zakat deduction.