The Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Day 2026 have officially been announced by theState Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in terms of holidays. The notification indicated that there will be a four-day closure of all the public and private banks in the country and the financial institutions.
This is the unified holiday when the religious celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr and the national celebration of the national day Pakistan Day on the 23 of March are involved.
Bank Holidays Schedule
| Date | Day | Occasion | Banking Status |
| March 20, 2026 | Friday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Closed |
| March 21, 2026 | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr | Closed |
| March 22, 2026 | Sunday | Weekly Holiday | Closed |
| March 23, 2026 | Monday | Pakistan Day | Closed |
| March 24, 2026 | Tuesday | Normal Operations | Open |
#SBP will remain closed on 20th and 21st March, 2026 being public holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.https://t.co/dtk1Uidh37 pic.twitter.com/lBQqw7ZpvH
— SBP (@StateBank_Pak) March 16, 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and all the other financial institutions will be normal on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Impact on Banking Services
Although physical branches will be closed, digital banking services such as ATMs, Mobile Banking Apps, and Internet Banking will be available 24/7 to have access to urgent transactions and cash withdrawals.
The customers have been encouraged to finish any important over-the-counter banking business before the holidays start on Friday to prevent any form of inconvenience during the holidays.
How many days will banks remain closed for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026?
Banks will remain closed for 4 consecutive days, from Friday, March 20, to Monday, March 23.
Will ATM services be available during these holidays?
Yes, all ATM services, mobile apps, and internet banking will remain operational 24/7 to facilitate cash withdrawals.
When will banks resume normal operations?
All banks and financial institutions will reopen and resume normal operations on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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