Bank holiday announced State Bank of Pakistan

Bank holiday announced

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced that banks shall remain closed on October 19, 2021 on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam).

In a statement, the central bank said that it will remain closed on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 (i.e. 12th Rabi-ul-Awal, 1443 A.H.)

on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa-Sallam).

Similar instructions have been also communicated to chief executives and presidents of commercial banks, Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) and Microfinance Banks (MFBs).