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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has shared new office and business hours for banks during Ramadan 2025. From Monday to Thursday, the SBP, all banks, and development finance institutions will operate from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a prayer break from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. National Bank of Pakistan (NBP): 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Mon-Thu), 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Fri) Also, check Federal Government Office Timings in Ramadan. Alternative Banking Options During Ramadan: For customers unable to visit a bank during these hours, the following services remain available: ATM withdrawals: Available 24/7 across Pakistan. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH for Zakat deduction purposes. However, employees of banks, DFIs (Development Finance Institutions), and MFBs (Microfinance Banks) will continue their official duties as usual On 26 February, 2025, Banks Ramadan Sehri and Iftar timings are 05:33 AM and 5:57 PM for Fiqa Hanafi, and according to Fiqa Jafria or (Shia Ramadan timing) 05:23 AM and 06:07 PM. The updated Ramadan calendar 2025 provides accurate Suhoor, and Iftar time in Banks, ensuring ease for Muslims observing this holy month of Ramzan. As per predictions, Ramadan in Pakistan will begin on March 2, 2025, based on moon visibility calculations. The new moon is expected to occur on February 28, but due to its low altitude and distance. Meanwhile, Eid ul-Fitr is anticipated to fall on March 31, with the crescent moon sighting expected on March 30. When is Ramadan Start? The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) indicates that the Ramadan crescent moon will be sighted on March 1, 2025, while the holy month will commence on March 2, 2025. The new moon becomes sighted on February 28, 2025, at 5:45 PM (Pakistan Standard Time). Ramadan 2025 in Bank will begin on February 28 and end on March 30, it marked 30 days of fasting, Taraweeh prayers, and spiritual devotion for Muslims in Bank. Fasting always starts with Sehri, the pre-dawn meal, and concludes with Iftar at sunset of the location. Ramadan 2025 starts on Mar 01, 2025 and ends on Mar 29, 2025 in Bank. You can see the daily Sehri timing in Bank and iftar time Bank in Ramzan at UrduPoint. However, today Sehri timing in Bank is 05:40 AM, and today iftar timing Bank is 06:11 PM as on Feb 26, 2025 (27th Shaban 1446). Sehri timing in Banks today, on Feb 27, 2025 (28th Shaban 1446), is 05:36 AM and Iftar timing in Banks today is 05:56 PM for Fiqa-e-Hanafia; Sehri time today in Banks is 05:26 AM and today Banks Iftar timing is 06:06 PM for Fiqa-e Jafria. The table below is the Banks Ramadan Calendar 2025. Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1, contingent upon the moon sighting on February 28. Muslim communities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, and Pakistan will determine the start based on Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, 28th February 2025, and conclude on the evening of Sunday, 30th March 2025, subject to the sighting of the moon. Iftar & Sohour offers in Qatar for Ramadan 2025 you don't want to miss! BUY 1 GET 1 Iftar and Sohour offers in Qatar for Ramadan 2025; Ramadan 2025 staycation offers; Ramadan 2025 gift ideas; Note: We'll keep updating this article as Ramadan timings are announced from different establishments. If you're unsure of the timings, we urge you to Read more: UAE reduces working hours for private sector during Ramadan 2025. Even during the holidays, SAMA emphasized that bank branches, exchange centers, and payment service providers in Makkah, Madinah, and border crossings will remain open to accommodate pilgrims and Umrah performers. Complete guide to school timings during Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan. Check updated Ramzan schedules for single and double-shift schools in Punjab and Sindh. Wed, Feb 26, 2025 Watch Live. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1 according to astronomers KARACHI – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday notified revised business hours for commercial banks during the holy month of Ramadan. During the month of fasting , the following office hours will be observed in the SBP, which will also be followed by all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks. Federal employees to work reduced hours over holy month The Timings/ Business hours of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) are the same as that of commercial banks: Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (with lunch/prayer break from 1 pm to 2.30 pm) Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (limited branches) During the month of Ramaza This year, Ramadan is expected to end on evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025 or Monday, March 31, 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon." If you liked this story, then please share it. To read more such stories, stay connected to HerZindagi. Banking Sector Ramadan Hours. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) traditionally reduces banking hours during Ramadan. While the official 2025 schedule has yet to be released, previous years suggest banks will likely operate from: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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