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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. 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 As per the announcement concerning the Bank Holiday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP has now announced that the Bank Holiday would be observed for Zakat deduction purposes on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 A.H., This implies that all banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) would keep closed for During Ramadan, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) adjusts banking hours to facilitate both employees and customers. These changes help accommodate prayer and fasting schedules. Below are the updated banking hours for Ramadan 2025, as per SBP’s directives. 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. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a bank holiday on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH for Zakat deduction. All banks, DFIs, and MFBs will remain closed for public dealings The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which will be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of Zakat deduction. Therefore, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH, which will be observed as a “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of Zakat deduction. Therefore, all banks/DFIs/MFBs will remain closed for public dealing on the first working day of Ramadan 1446 AH. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued new bank timings, which will be followed by all banks / micro-finance banks (MFBs) with immediate effect as working hours return to normal after the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1, contingent upon the moon sighting on February 28. India, UAE, Pakistan & World Timings. TOI Lifestyle Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Feb 27, 2025, 19 Office and Business Hours during the Month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1445 AH During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1445 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs: A copy of return of Form CZ-08 (A&B) may please be provided to this Ministry immediately after depositing Zakat in Central Zakat Account No.CZ-08 being maintained with the State Bank of Pakistan. According to a statement from SUPARCO, the new moon will occur at 5:45 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on February 28, 2025, and the moon’s age will be 12 hours at sunset that day. The State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday announced the timings to be observed by banks during the holy month of Ramadan.The time has been updated for both public dealing and office timings, a Pakistan Calendar Ramadan 2025. Ramadan Days Date Sehri Time Iftar Time; 01 Ramadan 1446: Saturday: 01 March: 05:09 AM: 6.01 PM: 02 Ramadan 1446: Sunday: Complete guide to school timings during Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan. Check updated Ramzan schedules for single and double-shift schools in Punjab and Sindh. Thu, Feb 27, 2025 Watch Live. Karachi, March 11, 2024 – As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially released the schedule for bank timings during this sacred period. The SBP’s notification, applicable to all banks, Development Financial Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs), outlines the adjusted office hours to The Sindh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has officially announced new school timings for Ramadan 2025. A notification has been issued detailing the revised schedules for primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools across the province. Revised School Timings During Ramadan According to the notification, the school timings in Sindh [] The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced bank timings for the holy month of Ramadan. According to a circular issued by the Banking will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan Ramadan Relief Package 2025 Ramadan package will be distributed with new helpline being set with short code 9999 to confirm messages related to relief program. Ministry of Information Technology will also be responsible for verifying applicants by matching their identity card details with their cellphone numbers.
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