For Muslims all across the world, Ramadan is a time of blessings, peace, and insight into their faith. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and engage in acts of compassion and devotion throughout this month.
One of Pakistan’s largest banks, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has a long history of going out of its way to assist its clients during Ramadan when they fast. All the information you need about SBP Ramadan in Pakistan in 2024 is right here on one website.
State Bank of Pakistan’s Ramadan Banking Schedule
All Pakistani banks that are affiliated with the State Bank of Pakistan report to it. The nation’s bank schedule is also decided by it. From 9 am to 5 pm most banks are open for business. During the holy month of Ramadan, banking hours might be different.
Now that Ramadan has arrived again, the SBP has released the most up-to-date schedule for when banks are open throughout the holy month. All scheduled Pakistani banks will adhere to this schedule.
Bank Timings for Ramadan
Here you can find the operating hours of every single bank in Pakistan. Note that this updated timetable applies to all banks: SBP, HBL, UBL, Meezan Bank, MCS, Silk Bank, Faisal Bank, and Askari Bank.
All banks will open at 9:00 AM on Ramadan 2024, according to the SBP. At 2:00 PM, all banks will close. Monday through Thursday is when these Pakistani banks are open for business. Just a friendly reminder that all banks will be closed on the first day of Ramadan to facilitate the deduction of zakat from their clients’ accounts.
Banking services are offered every Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. At all times, you can use the ATM. Saturday will see the opening of several bank branches. Additionally, SBP will be subject to this schedule.
Bank Office Timings 2024
Schedule of operations for various banks during Ramadan 2023: Alfalah Bank, Meezan Bank, Allied Bank Limited, Askari Bank, Bank Alfalah Limited, Bank of Punjab, Bank of Khyber, Faysal Bank Limited, First Women Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, and NBP.
The following office hours will be observed by the State Bank of Pakistan and all banks, DFIs, and MFBs during the next month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H.:
Office Hours for Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H.
| Days | Office Hours |
| Monday to Thursday and Saturday | 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 Timing 2024
| 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) |
