KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks across the country will remain closed on January 1, 2026 due to a scheduled bank holiday.
According to the central bank, commercial banks, financial institutions, and microfinance banks will not be open for public dealings on the day. However, bank employees will still be required to report to their offices as usual, meaning the doors may be shut, but the wheels will keep turning behind the scenes.
Customers are advised to plan their financial matters ahead of time, as “a stitch in time saves nine,” and no public transactions will be carried out on January 1.
Banking officials say that while the closure is routine at the start of every New Year, people should avoid “waiting till the eleventh hour” for important payments or transfers.
